MOT History from tests of diesel FORD TRANSITs year 1987

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Pass percent:46.25%

(The average a diesel FORD TRANSIT year 1987 passes without issue)

Based on:7,156 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	818
Registration plate lamp issues	709
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	589
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	558
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	452
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	426
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	351
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	349
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	343
Brake pipe excessively corroded	319
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	319
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	280
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	272
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	267
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	239
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	195
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	187
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	185
Registration plate issues	176
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	172
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	139
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	129
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	129
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	128
Rear brake binding	125
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	124
Rear brake application uneven	122
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	120
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	118
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	113
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	107
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	104
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	104
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	103
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	102
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	94
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	94
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	93
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	93
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	90
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	90
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	89
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	89
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	89
Windscreen has damage	87
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	85
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	85
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	81
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	80
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	79
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	79
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	74
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	72
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	70
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	70
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	70
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	69
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	69
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	69
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	68
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	66
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	65
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	65
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	64
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	64
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	62
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	61
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	60
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	60
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	58
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	57
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	56
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	54
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	54
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	54
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	52
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	51
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	50
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	49
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	48
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	47
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	47
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	46
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	45
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	44
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	43
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	43
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	43
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	42
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	42
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	41
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	41
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	40
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	39
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	39
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	39
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	39
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	39
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	38
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	38
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	37
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	37
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	37
Front brake application uneven	37
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	37
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	35
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	35
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	34
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	33
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	33
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	33
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	33
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	33
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	33
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	32
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	32
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	32
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	32
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	31
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	31
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	30
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	30
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	29
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	29
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	29
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	28
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	28
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	28
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	28
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	28
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	28
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	27
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	27
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	27
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	27
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	27
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	27
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	26
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	26
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	25
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	24
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	24
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	23
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	23
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	23
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	23
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	23
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	23
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	23
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	22
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	22
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	22
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	22
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	22
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	22
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	21
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	21
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	21
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	21
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	21
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	20
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	20
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	20
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	20
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	20
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	20
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	19
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	19
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	19
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	19
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	18
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	18
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	18
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	18
Nearside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	18
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	17
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	17
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	17
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	17
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	17
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	17
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	17
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	17
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	16
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	16
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	16
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	16
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	16
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	16
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	16
Offside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	16
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	15
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	15
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	15
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	15
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	15
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	15
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	15
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	15
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	15
Windscreen washer not working	15
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	15
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	15
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	15
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	15
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	15
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	14
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	14
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	14
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	14
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	14
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	14
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	14
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	14
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	14
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	13
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	13
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	13
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	13
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	13
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	13
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	13
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	13
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	13
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	13
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	12
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	12
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	12
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	12
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	12
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	12
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	12
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	12
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	12
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	12
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	12
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	12
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12

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MOT History from tests of diesel FORD TRANSITs year 1987

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