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MOT History from tests of diesel FORD TRANSITs year 1975

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mot history
Pass percent:52.46%
(The average a diesel FORD TRANSIT year 1975 passes without issue)
Based on:122 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment13
Registration plate lamp issues12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Brake pipe excessively corroded6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle6
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Front brake application uneven3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Rear Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Rear brake binding2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Windscreen washer not working 1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Front Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Centre Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn |2.5.C.1c|1
Offside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| excessively damaged |2.3.2|1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush king pin |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Power steering component|s| leaking steering box |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| fouling other parts of the vehicle |2.3.2|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount area |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shocker mount area |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail above spring mounting |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger area |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring hanger area x2 |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail by shocker mount |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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