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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD TRANSITs year 2001

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mot history
Pass percent:56.38%
(The average a petrol FORD TRANSIT year 2001 passes without issue)
Based on:2,671 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues310
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively234
Brake pipe excessively corroded219
Headlamp aim out of alignment202
Brakes imbalanced across an axle85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|64
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|59
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|58
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|54
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|48
Horn not working |1.6.2a|47
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|46
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|45
Windscreen has damage43
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened41
Registration plate issues37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|35
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|34
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|34
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|32
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|32
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|31
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|30
Rear brake application uneven30
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|30
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|28
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort28
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|28
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|26
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|26
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|25
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|25
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|25
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|23
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|21
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|21
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|21
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|21
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|20
Rear brake binding20
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|19
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|19
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|17
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|16
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|16
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|16
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|15
Emissions not tested |7.0|15
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|15
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|14
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|14
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|14
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|13
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|13
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|12
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|12
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|12
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|11
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|11
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|11
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|11
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|11
Front brake application uneven11
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|11
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|11
Brake hose excessively deteriorated11
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|10
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|10
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|10
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|10
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|9
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|9
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|9
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|9
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|8
Windscreen wiper blade insecure8
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|8
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|8
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|7
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|7
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|7
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|7
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|6
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|6
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|6
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|6
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|6
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|6
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|6
Battery insecure |1.9.1|6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|6
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|5
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|5
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|5
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|5
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))5
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|5
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Windscreen washer not working 5
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1|4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|4
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|4
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|4
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|4
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|4
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|4
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4

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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