MOT History from tests of petrol FORD TRANSITs year 1983

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Pass percent:56.25%

(The average a petrol FORD TRANSIT year 1983 passes without issue)

Based on:752 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	63
Registration plate lamp issues	52
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	52
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	32
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	29
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	22
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	19
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	18
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	17
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	17
Brake pipe excessively corroded	15
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	14
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Rear brake application uneven	11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Rear brake binding	10
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Registration plate issues	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	6
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	4
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Windscreen has damage	3
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	3
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	3
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))	2
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))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Rear Spare wheel insecure \|6.4.2\|	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
Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Brake pivot has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	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 emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.D.3a\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Brake cable insecure \|3.5.1d\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load \|5.2.4a\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Bonnet \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Rear Brake valve damaged \|3.6.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting X2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both steering arm ball joints \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	1
Nearside Track rod 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
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Towbar component insecure \|6.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear Towbar component insecure \|6.6.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Towbar component fractured \|6.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear Towbar component fractured \|6.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Front Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot\|s\| retaining device insecure \|3.1.4b\|	1
Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innerwing \|2.4.A.3\|	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
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis under passenger seat \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii))	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))	1
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket nut missing \|2.4.B.6c\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp go out when headlights turned on \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated \|8.4.2\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings right behind cab \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure floor excessively corroded . \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Steering arm \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake load sensing valve inoperative \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.5 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|6.1.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|6.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded \|6.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|6.3.1b\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|6.6.1a\|	1
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.1.B.6b\|	1
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))	1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	1
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system across axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii))	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Rear Braking system leaking brake hose \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition 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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS OLD PLATE DETERITED \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Brake linkage locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front head lamp has no pattern (4.1.2 (c))	1
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both front wheel bearing has play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ball joint dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Central Front All position lamps not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking \|1.1.7 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	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
Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative LEAKING (1.1.17 (c) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Centre Brake stationary pin has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	1
Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel \|3.3.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer \|7.1.2\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)	1
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by leaf spring fixing (2.4.A.3)	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (7.1.2)	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported front to centre (7.1.1)	1
Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)	1
Battery insecure (1.9.1)	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)	1
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements \|4.2.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating \|1.2.1 \|e\|\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating \|1.2.1 \|e\|\|	1
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
All direction indicators not working switch will not stay on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability \|5.1.2 \|d\| \|ii\|\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak from clamp/joint area in front of front box \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Trailer electrical socket \|13 pin\| not operating the trailer lamps as intended \|1.9.4\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	1
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	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 Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play x2 ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	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 Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.1.2 \|e\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail \|6.1.D.1b\|	1
Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	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
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail \|6.1.D.1b\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD TRANSITs year 1983

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