MOT History from tests of petrol FORD TRANSITs year 1980

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Pass percent:54.53%

(The average a petrol FORD TRANSIT year 1980 passes without issue)

Based on:684 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	65
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	51
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	45
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	33
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	27
Registration plate lamp issues	26
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Brake pipe excessively corroded	21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	17
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	15
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	14
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Rear brake binding	12
Registration plate issues	12
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	11
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	10
Rear brake application uneven	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	10
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	10
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	6
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis 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
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure 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
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	3
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor \|3.3.C.3\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot \|3.3.A.1d\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Offside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Offside Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Upper Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Upper Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated \|8.4.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front leaf spring mount x3 \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front spring mount \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering box excessively corroded and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Brake pivot has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Horn not a constant note \|1.7.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
All position lamps not working not working on first switch \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not in a clean condition and function impaired \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.D.3a\|	1
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.D.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe, middle section and rear box \|7.1.2\|	1
Fuel system component leaking pipe from carburettor \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and front panel \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near steering box \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassic and front panel \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working both \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leaf spring bracket \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings from steering box \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing \|1.3.1b\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Steering lock stop loose \|2.2.D.2c\|	1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	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 Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	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 Seat belt flexible stalk damaged \|7.1.2 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced leaf spring mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced leaf spring mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside 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
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail \|2.4.D.1b\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged leaking \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn \|6.1.7 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Central Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured \|5.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))	1
Rear fog lamp missing \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis section by engine mount holed \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis section by engine mount holed \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced & nearside front outriggers holed \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking \|1.1.16 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	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
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases JOINT \|7.1.2\|	1
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (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 (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))	1
Rear 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 Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD TRANSITs year 1980

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