MOT History from tests of petrol FORD TRANSITs year 2006

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Pass percent:61.66%

(The average a petrol FORD TRANSIT year 2006 passes without issue)

Based on:2,084 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	269
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	166
Headlamp aim out of alignment	164
Brake pipe excessively corroded	95
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	43
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	40
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	39
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	33
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	27
Windscreen has damage	27
Registration plate issues	27
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	25
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	22
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	21
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	21
Rear brake application uneven	20
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	20
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	19
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	19
Rear brake binding	14
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	13
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	12
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	11
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	8
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	8
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	8
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))	7
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	7
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	6
Windscreen washer not working	6
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	6
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	6
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	6
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	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
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	5
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	5
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	4
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	4
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	4
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	3
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	269
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	166
Headlamp aim out of alignment	164
Brake pipe excessively corroded	95
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	43
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	40
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	39
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	33
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	27
Windscreen has damage	27
Registration plate issues	27
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	25
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	22
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	21
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	21
Rear brake application uneven	20
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	20
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	19
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	19
Rear brake binding	14
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	13
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	12
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	11
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	8
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	8
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	8
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))	7
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	7
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	6
Windscreen washer not working	6
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	6
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	6
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	6
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	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
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	5
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	5
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	4
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	4
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	4
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	3
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3

MOT History from tests of petrol FORD TRANSITs year 2006

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