MOT History from tests of diesel FORD TRANSITs year 1979

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Pass percent:48.47%

(The average a diesel FORD TRANSIT year 1979 passes without issue)

Based on:425 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	68
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	28
Registration plate lamp issues	27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	26
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	19
Brake pipe excessively corroded	19
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	18
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	18
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Rear brake binding	12
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	3
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	2
Registration plate issues	2
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Front Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Offside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside 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 Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded all marked yellow \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded all marked yellow \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front chassis rail area \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step area \|5.2.6\|	1
Fuel system component leaking poss injector pump area \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Driver`s door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed \|6.2.3 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement \|1.1.15 \|e\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.4.A2\|	1
Nearside 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
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|6.1.D.1a\|	1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by front hanger \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by rear hanger \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured front spring hanger is not retained \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.7.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened \|3.5.1i\|	1
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated \|8.4.2\|	1
Fuel system component leaking engine block - pump \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step area \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring, front mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring, front mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel tank insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step area and inner sill area \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area \| shock absorber mounting area \| \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area \| shocker mounting area \| \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rearmost spring mounting area \|outrigger\| \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|7.1.2 \|e\|\|	1
Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended \|7.1.2 \|d\|\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step area and inner sill area corroded and outer sill not welded continuously \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill not welded continuously \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area , front crossmember area \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area , front crossmember area \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting area , inner wheel arch \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail \|6.1.D.1b\|	1
Offside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail \|6.1.D.1b\|	1
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger holed \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger holed \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area at parking brake mounting holed \|3.1.9\|	1
Trailer electrical socket insecure \|1.9.3a\|	1
Rear Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear cross member detached at bonded mounting \|6.1.D.1a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both sides \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened Both sides \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides `x`member \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Front brake excessively fluctuating	1
Nearside Front Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver`s view of the road \|3.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and floor \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed \|6.3.5.a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers step \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported rubber hose to caliper \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Battery insecure 2nd battery \|1.9.1\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working at all \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel stud hole elongated \|4.2.A.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel stud\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	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
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Both \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front and rear gaiters \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure all four u clamp bolts \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure all four u clamp bolts \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.4.A.1\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.4.A2\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings around front spring hanger \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near front seat and seat belt anchorage \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis crossmember \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front spring hanger and outer sill \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear boot \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Front Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing \|2.4.G.6b\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	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
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted \|3.6.G.1a\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Drivers door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))	1
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))	1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Side door (6.2.3 (a))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard \|3.6.E.2\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Brake stationary pin has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected \|1.9.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot \|3.3.A.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated \|5.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective Kick Up for LHD Vehicle \|4.1.1 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective Kick Up for LHD Vehicle \|4.1.1 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1

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MOT History from tests of diesel FORD TRANSITs year 1979

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