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MOT History from tests of diesel FORD TRANSITs year 1984

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mot history
Pass percent:53.27%
(The average a diesel FORD TRANSIT year 1984 passes without issue)
Based on:597 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively50
Headlamp aim out of alignment47
Registration plate lamp issues47
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|39
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|34
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|33
Brake pipe excessively corroded30
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|29
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|28
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|23
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort21
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|20
Brakes imbalanced across an axle19
Registration plate issues17
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Horn not working |1.6.2a|16
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|16
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|15
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|15
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|15
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|14
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|14
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|13
Rear brake binding11
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|11
Rear brake application uneven10
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|10
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated10
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|9
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|8
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|8
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|7
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|6
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|6
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|6
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|6
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|5
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Emissions not tested |7.0|5
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|5
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|3
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|3
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam |2.5.A.3a|3
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|3
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Vehicle Identification Number not legible |6.3.5.a|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|2
Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1|2
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Centre Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Brake hose damaged2
Front An item not tested |Manual|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Nearside Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|2
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|2
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|2
Windscreen has damage2
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Nearside 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
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|2
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam |2.5.A.3a|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|2
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake servo insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced |2.4.B.1d|1
Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Centre Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling |2.4.B.1c|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling |2.4.B.1c|1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands |5.2.4b|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b|1
Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b|1
Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||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
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |1.1.16 |b| |i||1
Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Bonnet |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed |1.9.2c|1
Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted |3.3.C.2|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
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
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Towbar locking device missing |6.6.3b|1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|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
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in yellow (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)1
Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)1
Passengers seat insecure (6.2.A.1)1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|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 Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension distorted |2.4.G.4a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|1
Rear Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Brake servo inoperative |1.1.10 |a| |ii||1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired siezed |1.1.17 |a||1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing glass |3.3 |a||1
Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing holed |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4b|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Towbar component insecure |6.6.1|1
Offside Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Fuel hose insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Fuel hose insecure |7.2.1|1
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected missing |1.9.3b|1
Hazard warning switch insecure |1.4.B.1d|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour lens damaged |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected |1.9.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush |5.3.2 |c||1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush |5.3.2 |c||1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush |5.3.2 |c||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing |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
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.1.5 |a||1
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced |2.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% |1.3.2c|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 Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Front Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Steering retaining device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Horn does not function |6.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.8.A.4a|1
Brake servo leaking |3.6.D.1e|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached |2.6.2b|1
Offside Front Shock absorber detached |2.6.2b|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.F.4|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Front Windscreen wiper control missing |8.2.1a|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil signs of hub seal leak |3.5.1h|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|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
Hazard warning switch missing |1.4.B.1d|1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Front front parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b|1
Central Front Fuel pipe insecure leak off pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe |7.1.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported loose |7.1.1|1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour |1.7.6|1
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front 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
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported to centre pipe not tight |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near leaf spring mount |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near leaf spring mount |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near leaf spring mount and foot step inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near leaf spring mount foot step inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near leaf spring mount hanger |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near leaf spring hanger |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted near rear shocker mount |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch near shocker mount |2.4.A.3|1
Trailer electrical socket insecure |1.9.3a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured |2.4.B.6b|1
Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Drag link end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|1
Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Centre Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|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
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded springhanger |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket bolt missing |2.4.B.6c|1
Nearside Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated |8.4.2|1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard |3.6.E.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)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
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1

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