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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD TRANSITs year 2012

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mot history
Pass percent:54.97%
(The average a petrol FORD TRANSIT year 2012 passes without issue)
Based on:493 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues125
Headlamp aim out of alignment29
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively27
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))14
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|14
Brake pipe excessively corroded13
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))13
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|13
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))8
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))5
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault5
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))5
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))5
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle4
Registration plate issues4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))4
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))2
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.2.2 |g||2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))2
Windscreen has damage2
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))2
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Stop lamp not working high |1.2.1b|1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working side light |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear brake binding1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s |1.1.14 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Position lamp not working both front |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |5.3.3 |b| |ii||1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working Both sides |1.1.A.3b|1
Front position lamp|s| not working both side |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back |2.4.G.2|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
All outline marker lamps not working front and rear both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working replaced bulb |1.1.A.3b|1
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip detached from boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Fuel system component leaking fuel cooler under floor |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Fuel system component leaking pump |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.5.4 (b))1
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.3.3 (b))1
Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.4.3 (b))1
Offside Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))1
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))1
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working SIDELIGHT |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Side repeater incorrect colour both sides |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Fuel system component leaking around pump |7.2.3|1
Reversing lamp inoperative |4.6.1 |a||1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured Spring eye (5.3.1 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing |3.3 |a||1
Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear arm bush |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear arm bush |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine sump pan leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box, tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn droplink |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn droplink |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Rear Brake disc contaminated both |1.1.14 |b||1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working both |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Headlamp switch faulty dip beam lamps and position lamps stay on when switch is in the off position |1.7.1|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire |6.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Central Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke |7.4.B.3a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link rod |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Also,outer casing missing. possible sharp edge. (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Central Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working marker light |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))1
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing upper mirror (3.3 (a))1
Fuel pipe leaking from filter to pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury MIRROR BACKING MISSING EXPOSING EDGES (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1

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