MOT History from tests of petrol FORD TRANSITs year 1981

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Pass percent:57.37%

(The average a petrol FORD TRANSIT year 1981 passes without issue)

Based on:577 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	55
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	44
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	38
Registration plate lamp issues	32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	32
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	22
Rear brake binding	21
Brake pipe excessively corroded	20
Rear brake application uneven	20
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	12
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	9
Registration plate issues	9
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	7
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	5
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	5
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	5
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed \|3.6.C.1b\|	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Brake hose damaged	2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Front Upper Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load \|5.2.4a\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	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
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	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 Rear Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour \|1.5.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour \|1.5.1d\|	1
Centre Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Front Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Rear Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cross member \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	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
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Entrance/exit step significantly damaged \|9.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Entrance/exit step significantly damaged \|9.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	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
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|4.1.1 \|c\|\|	1
Exhaust system insecure \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing \|2.4.B.6c\|	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.1.2 \|e\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by front leaf spring hanger \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear spring hanger \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis infront of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside 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
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid back plate soaked in brake fluid, brake not working (1.1.16 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Centre Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle \|3.1.6b\|	1
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Centre Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f inner and outer step corroded by \|5.2.6\|	1
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fault on rear lights \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working dip \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working dip \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Bonnet retaining device insecure \|8.4.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside 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
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Front Exhaust system insecure Centre (6.1.2 (a))	1
Rear Exhaust system insecure Centre (6.1.2 (a))	1
Exhaust system insecure Loose and leaking at flange. (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside 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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Fuel hose leaking offside of engine by sump \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible leaf spring displacement (5.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))	1
Emissions not tested due to two major exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From two joints (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced \|4.2.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both sides of silencer \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	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
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre chassis section \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings vehicle floor has a hole in it \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Emissions not tested Rear exhaust section not attatched \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer in two places \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Lower Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort foot \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb very dim \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper door step \|5.2.6\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner step-inner arch-footwell (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner step-inner arch-footwell (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring mount behind front bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (Both) (6.1.8 (a) (i))	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Front Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Rear Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Centre Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|3.1.9\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
All position lamps not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated \|7.8 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Brake servo defective or ineffective leaking (1.1.10 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported Under floor \|1.9.2a\|	1
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Under bonnet \|1.9.2a\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	1
Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working \|4.9.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	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

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

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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD TRANSITs year 1981

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