MOT History from tests of diesel FORD TRANSITs year 1989

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Pass percent:43.05%

(The average a diesel FORD TRANSIT year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:21,501 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	2504
Registration plate lamp issues	2208
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1800
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	1770
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1671
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1601
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1351
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1299
Brake pipe excessively corroded	1171
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	932
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	917
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	869
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	822
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	802
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	672
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	631
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	574
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	508
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	500
Registration plate issues	459
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	456
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	449
Rear brake binding	432
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	402
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	401
Rear brake application uneven	400
Windscreen has damage	396
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	389
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	354
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	351
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	340
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	334
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	332
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	330
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	322
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	312
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	305
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	298
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	297
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	286
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	283
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	283
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	265
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	261
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	252
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	251
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	250
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	250
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	249
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	241
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	240
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	236
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	233
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	227
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	222
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	216
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	213
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	212
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	208
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	204
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	202
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	202
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	201
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	198
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	196
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	187
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	187
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	184
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	183
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	173
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	172
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	172
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	172
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	170
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	169
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	168
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	165
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	163
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	161
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	154
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	154
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	154
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	153
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	153
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	153
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	152
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	151
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	151
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	143
Front brake application uneven	138
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	138
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	136
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	135
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	135
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	133
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	130
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	130
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	129
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	129
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	128
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	126
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	123
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	120
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	119
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	115
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	114
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	114
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	113
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	111
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	111
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	111
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	110
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	110
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	110
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	107
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	107
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	106
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	106
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	105
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	104
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	104
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	103
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	102
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	102
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	100
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	99
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	98
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	96
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	96
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	95
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	94
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	93
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	93
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	93
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	91
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	91
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	90
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	90
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	89
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	88
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	88
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	88
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	86
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	86
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	85
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	85
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	85
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	84
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	83
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	82
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	81
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	81
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	81
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	80
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	79
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	76
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	76
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	76
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	72
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	72
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	70
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	70
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	70
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	69
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	67
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	66
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	65
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	65
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	64
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	63
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	63
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	63
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	62
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	61
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	61
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	60
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	60
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	59
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	59
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	59
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	59
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	58
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	58
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	58
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	57
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	57
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	57
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	57
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	56
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	56
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	56
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	55
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	55
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	55
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	54
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	54
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	54
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	54
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	54
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	53
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	52
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	52
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	52
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	51
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	51
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	50
Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	50
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	50
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	50
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	50
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	50
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	49
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	49
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	49
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	49
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	49
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	49
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	48
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	48
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	48
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	48
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	47
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	47
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	47
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	46
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	46
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	45
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	45
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	45
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	45
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	44
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	44
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	44
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	44
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	43
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	43
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	43
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	43
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	43
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	42
Offside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	42
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	42
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	41
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	41
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	41
Nearside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	40
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	40
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	40
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	40
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	40
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	40
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	40
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	39
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	39
Windscreen washer not working	39
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	39
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	38
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	38
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	37
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	37

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 diesel FORD TRANSITs year 1989

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