MOT History from tests of petrol FORD TRANSITs year 1982

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Pass percent:53.31%

(The average a petrol FORD TRANSIT year 1982 passes without issue)

Based on:514 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	42
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Registration plate lamp issues	31
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	23
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	23
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	19
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	18
Brake pipe excessively corroded	18
Rear brake binding	15
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	15
Registration plate issues	14
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	14
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	14
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	13
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	12
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	10
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	8
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Rear brake application uneven	6
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|6.1.D.1a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed \|6.3.5.a\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Braking system leaking badly leaking from near side rear drum area \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength rear of cab section not attatched \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength rear of cab section not attatched \|5.2.6\|	1
Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger and cross member \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of door step/outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step rear of \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury inner door step (6.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door step (6.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near leaf Spring mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre under vehicle \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Fuel pipe union leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. left hand drive (6.2.5 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive (4.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))	1
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing/end sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing/end sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Rear fog lamp missing \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure HIGH ON AIM \|4.1.1 \|c\|\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.5 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Brake fluid contaminated \|1.8 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired CROSS MUMBER \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SHOCK AREA \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling \|2.4.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	1
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))	1
Rear Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii))	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
Centre Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|6.1.D.1a\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	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
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control \|6.1.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|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
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| flickers when tapped lightly by hand \|1.1.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.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 Front Leaf spring eye defective \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both ends loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bump stop missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| EXCESSIVE LIFT IN KINGPIN \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play lift king pin \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play lift king pin \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow servo hose collapsed \|1.1.3 \|b\|\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Centre engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|6.1.D.1a\|	1
Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
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
rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Rear Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	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
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Front Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	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 Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD TRANSITs year 1982

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