MOT History from tests of lpg FORD TRANSITs year 2003

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Pass percent:58.33%

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

Based on:3,811 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	572
Headlamp aim out of alignment	334
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	287
Brake pipe excessively corroded	188
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	141
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	128
Windscreen has damage	78
Rear brake binding	77
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	76
Registration plate issues	72
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	67
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	65
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	62
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	58
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	56
Rear brake application uneven	52
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	46
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	43
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	42
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	41
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	41
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	36
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	35
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	33
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	31
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	29
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	29
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	27
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	26
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	24
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	24
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	24
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	22
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	22
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	21
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	20
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	20
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	18
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	15
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	15
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	14
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	14
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	14
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Front brake application uneven	11
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	11
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	11
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	8
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	7
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	7
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	7
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	6
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	6
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Power steering fluid level below minimum \|2.3.1\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Windscreen washer not working	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	5
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	5
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	5
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	5
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	5
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	5
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	5
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected \|1.9.3b\|	5
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	5

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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Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	572
Headlamp aim out of alignment	334
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	287
Brake pipe excessively corroded	188
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	141
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	128
Windscreen has damage	78
Rear brake binding	77
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	76
Registration plate issues	72
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	67
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	65
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	62
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	58
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	56
Rear brake application uneven	52
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	46
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	43
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	42
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	41
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	41
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	36
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	35
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	33
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	31
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	29
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	29
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	27
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	26
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	24
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	24
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	24
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	22
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	22
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	21
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	20
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	20
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	18
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	15
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	15
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	14
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	14
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	14
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Front brake application uneven	11
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	11
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	11
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	8
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	7
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	7
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	7
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	6
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	6
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Power steering fluid level below minimum \|2.3.1\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Windscreen washer not working	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	5
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	5
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	5
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	5
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	5
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	5
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	5
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected \|1.9.3b\|	5
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	5

MOT History from tests of lpg FORD TRANSITs year 2003

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