MOT History from tests of diesel FORD TRANSITs year 1991

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Pass percent:41.98%

(The average a diesel FORD TRANSIT year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:21,447 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	2346
Registration plate lamp issues	2180
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1977
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1750
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1686
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	1655
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1114
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1111
Brake pipe excessively corroded	1099
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1054
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	985
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	899
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	866
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	782
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	750
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	672
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	647
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	606
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	568
Rear brake application uneven	487
Registration plate issues	482
Rear brake binding	462
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	448
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	441
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	432
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	428
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	426
Windscreen has damage	410
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	397
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	378
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	374
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	369
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	361
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	348
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	328
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	320
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	313
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	292
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	274
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	269
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	261
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	260
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	259
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	255
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	252
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	252
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	246
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	241
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	232
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	228
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	227
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	226
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	222
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	216
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	214
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	211
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	209
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	208
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	208
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	205
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	204
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	203
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	203
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	202
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	201
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	201
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	194
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	194
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	194
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	193
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	193
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	192
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	185
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	184
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	181
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	181
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	175
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	171
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	170
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	170
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	166
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	164
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	163
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	161
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	154
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	153
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	145
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	139
Front brake application uneven	135
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	134
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	133
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	131
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	131
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	131
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	130
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	128
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	128
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	126
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	124
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	124
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	123
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	122
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	121
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	120
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	119
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	117
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	116
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	115
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	115
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	115
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	115
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	114
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	113
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	112
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	109
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	109
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	109
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	107
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	107
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	107
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	106
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	105
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	105
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	104
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	104
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	104
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	102
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	102
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	102
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	99
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	99
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	98
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	98
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	98
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	98
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	95
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	93
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	93
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	92
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	91
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	91
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	89
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	88
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	88
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	87
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	85
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	85
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	82
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	80
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	79
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	77
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	76
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	75
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	75
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	75
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	74
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	74
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	74
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	74
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	73
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	71
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	70
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	69
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	69
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	69
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	69
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	68
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	68
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	68
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	68
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	68
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	67
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	67
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	67
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	67
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	66
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	65
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	65
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	64
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	63
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	63
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	62
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	62
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	62
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	61
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	61
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	60
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	60
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	60
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	60
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	60
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	60
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	59
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	59
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	58
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	58
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	57
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	57
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	56
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	55
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	55
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	55
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	55
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	55
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	54
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	54
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	54
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	54
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	51
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	51
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	51
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	50
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	50
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	50
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	49
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	49
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	48
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	48
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	48
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	47
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	47
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	47
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	47
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	47
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	46
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	46
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	46
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	45
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	45
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	44
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	44
An item not tested \|Manual\|	44
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	44
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	44
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	44
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	43
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	43
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	43
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	43
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	43
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	43
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	43
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	43
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	43
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	42
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	41
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	41
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	41
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	41
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	40
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	40
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	40
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	40
Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	39
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	39
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	39
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	39
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	39
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	39
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	39
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	39
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	39
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	38
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	38
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	38
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	38
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	38
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	38
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	38
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	38

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 1991

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