MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
263,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in o/s king pin
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
slight play in o/s king pin
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front of doorstep inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/r inner tyre perrished
slight underbody corrosion
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
o/s/r side light inop @ towbar socket
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
o/s/r side light inop @ towbar socket
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front crossmember corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake discs corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake discs corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear leaf springs slightly displaced
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear leaf springs slightly displaced
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
speedo cable fouling exhaust
front brake discs corroded badly
slight play in o/s/f king pin
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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A378 YAB is a 1984 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
Across all 1984 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 57,725 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A378 YAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 42 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A378 YAB is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 January 1984.
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