MOT History from tests of petrol FORD TRANSITs year 1978

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Pass percent:54.48%

(The average a petrol FORD TRANSIT year 1978 passes without issue)

Based on:536 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	51
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	49
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	37
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	33
Registration plate lamp issues	30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	22
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	19
Brake pipe excessively corroded	18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	16
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	13
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Registration plate issues	13
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	11
Rear brake application uneven	10
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	10
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Rear brake binding	7
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot \|3.3.A.1d\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	2
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Fuel tank insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Towbar component insecure \|6.6.1\|	2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Spare wheel insecure \|6.4.2\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step/inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel system component leaking filler neck \|7.2.3\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Horn emits two or more alternating tones \|1.6.2d\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Windscreen wiper control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	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
Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Central Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	1
Offside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|1.1.16 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box \|2.1.2 \|e\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sills \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake performance not tested Front brakes binding \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspsenion mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.D.3a\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size \|6.6.2\|	1
Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf mount area multiple holes \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf mount area multiple holes \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shock absorber \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Central Front Exhaust system insecure rubber mounting insecure \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	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 Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated \|3.3.E.5b\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking drum \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking drum \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at steering box drop arm \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by spring hanger \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by spring hanger \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Front Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both ends \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front brake disc insecure both \|3.5.1i\|	1
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot\|s\| retaining device missing \|3.1.4b\|	1
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Steering box insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion drivers door \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage body edge by front door \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes dim when headlamps are switched on \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section viewed inside engine bay \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section inside engine bay \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab inner/outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose Nut loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose nut loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch panel \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Brake servo excessively weakened by corrosion \|3.6.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Fuel pipe insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake pedal actuating lever has abnormal movement indicating excessive wear \|3.3.A.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Offside Front Inner Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated \|3.6.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp missing \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. \|5.1.1\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	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.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD TRANSITs year 1978

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