MOT History from tests of diesel FORD TRANSITs year 2003

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Pass percent:52.19%

(The average a diesel FORD TRANSIT year 2003 passes without issue)

Based on:599,905 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	100659
Headlamp aim out of alignment	53407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	50799
Brake pipe excessively corroded	45484
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	32048
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	18030
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	14816
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13317
Registration plate issues	13042
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12810
Windscreen has damage	12267
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12159
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	11857
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	11218
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11152
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10059
Rear brake binding	9862
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9739
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8721
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	8586
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8466
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8134
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	7510
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7438
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7101
Rear brake application uneven	6996
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6881
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5412
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4970
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	4963
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4938
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4876
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4422
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4393
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4300
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3978
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3966
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3416
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3377
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3282
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3230
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3169
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3106
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3094
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3092
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3026
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2976
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2974
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2940
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2920
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	2771
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2717
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2635
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2569
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2429
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2414
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2380
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2361
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2344
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2289
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2020
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2004
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1952
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1944
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	1938
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1934
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1883
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1808
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1803
Front brake application uneven	1770
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1751
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1704
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1614
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1585
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1570
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1534
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1530
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1529
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1525
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1505
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1488
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1486
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1473
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1472
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1454
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1409
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1399
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1355
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1344
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1341
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1338
Power steering fluid level below minimum \|2.3.1\|	1336
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1294
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1285
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1283
Windscreen washer not working	1271
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1258
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1243
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1235
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1210
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1204
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1204
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1204
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1201
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1196
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1184
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1184
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1165
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	1160
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1160
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1156
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1148
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1135
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1127
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1105
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1080
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1074
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1074
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1070
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1063
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1058
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1053
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	1033
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1022
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1006
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	999
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	983
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	979
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	970
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	970
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	966
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	966
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	954
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	950
Front brake excessively fluctuating	938
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	929
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	918
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	902
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	891
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	888
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	886
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	863

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 2003

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