MOT History from tests of petrol FORD TRANSITs year 1987

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Pass percent:45.70%

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

Based on:5,396 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	459
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	445
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	432
Registration plate lamp issues	344
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	315
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	306
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	267
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	250
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	250
Brake pipe excessively corroded	246
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	228
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	172
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	159
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	142
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	142
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	141
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	138
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	136
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	129
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	128
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	118
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	117
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	111
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	111
Rear brake application uneven	109
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	103
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	100
Rear brake binding	92
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	90
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	90
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	83
Registration plate issues	78
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	76
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	70
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	68
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	67
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	66
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	60
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	58
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	57
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	56
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	54
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	53
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	53
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	53
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	51
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	50
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	50
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	48
Windscreen has damage	47
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	45
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	44
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	44
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	42
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	42
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	41
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	39
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	38
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	38
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	38
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	37
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	34
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	34
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	34
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	34
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	33
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	31
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	31
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	30
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	30
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	30
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	30
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	30
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	29
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	29
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	28
Front brake application uneven	28
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	27
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	27
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	27
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	26
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	26
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	26
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	26
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	26
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	25
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	24
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	24
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	24
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	23
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	22
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	22
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	22
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	22
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	22
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	22
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	22
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	21
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	21
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	21
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	21
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	21
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	21
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	21
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	21
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	20
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	20
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	20
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	19
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	19
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	19
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	19
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	18
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	18
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	17
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	17
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	17
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Offside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	16
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	15
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	15
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	15
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	15
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	15
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	15
Nearside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	15
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	14
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	14
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	14
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	14
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	14
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	13
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	13
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
An item not tested \|Manual\|	13
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	13
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	13
Windscreen washer not working	12
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	12
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	12
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	12
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	12
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	12
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	12
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	12
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	12
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	12
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	11
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	11
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	11
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	11
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	11
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	11
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	11
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	11
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	11
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	10
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	10
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	10
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	10
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	10
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	10
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	10
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	9
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	9
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	9
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	9
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	9
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	9
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	9
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	9
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	9
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	9

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

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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD TRANSITs year 1987

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