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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD TRANSITs year 1976

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mot history
Pass percent:54.82%
(The average a petrol FORD TRANSIT year 1976 passes without issue)
Based on:228 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues19
Brakes imbalanced across an axle18
Headlamp aim out of alignment16
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|15
Horn not working |1.6.2a|13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively13
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|11
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|10
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|8
Rear brake application uneven8
Rear brake binding8
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Brake pipe excessively corroded7
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|5
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Front brake application uneven5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Horn control missing |1.6.1|4
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Steering wheel weakened by cracks |2.1.1|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Registration plate issues2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|2
Centre Front Brake master cylinder severely corroded |3.6.G.1b|1
Nearside Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|1
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot |3.3.A.1d|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2|1
Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|1
Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn |2.5.C.1c|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe split |3.6.C.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Centre Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver`s seat |3.1.3c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Driver`s door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed |6.2.B.2|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted |2.4.B.3b|1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted |2.4.B.3b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail corroded |6.1.D.1b|1
Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Front Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Front Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Offside Front Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot |3.3.A.1d|1
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned |4.1.D.1e|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Front Horn emits two or more alternating tones |1.6.2d|1
Front Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot |3.3.A.1d|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|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 position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1

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