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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
repairs well covered
All front suspension components slightly corroded
Both front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
Chip in windscreen
Front brake discs in poor condition
Offside front brake slightly binding
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake pipes on axle slightly corroded
Slack in handbrake
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Leaf spring shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
All front suspension components slightly corroded
Both front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
Chip in windscreen
Front brake discs in poor condition
Offside front brake slightly binding
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake pipes on axle slightly corroded
Slack in handbrake
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill rear quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength crossmember by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front door step rusted
All front suspension components corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced 30cm of seat mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))
All front suspension components corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake bind on offside front when wheel turned by hand
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower suspension arm forward mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake drums slightly warped
Slack in handbrake
Both front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
Forward exhaust joint corroded
Front and rear chassis rails corroded
Front brake discs in poor condition
Offside front brake slightly binding
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake drums slightly warped
Slack in handbrake
Fuel system component leaking Injector leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Both front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
Forward exhaust joint corroded
Front and rear chassis rails corroded
Front brake discs in poor condition
Offside front brake slightly binding
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake drums slightly warped
Slack in handbrake
Front brake discs in slight poor condition on inner face
Front chassis rails corroded
Nearside rear chassis rail corroding
Oil leak
Rear brake discs warped
Slack in handbrake
Slight brake bind on offside front when wheel turned by hand
Slight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber upper mount - Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front chassis rails corroded
Nearside rear chassis rail corroding
Front brake discs in slight poor condition on inner face
Oil leak
Rear brake discs warped
Slack in handbrake
Slight brake bind on offside front when wheel turned by hand
Slight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint
Both front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
Both front tyres cracked and perished
Both nearside wheel arches and outer sill corroded
Both offside wheel arches corroded
Both rear brake drums warped
Both rear leaf springs slightly splayed
Exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated
Front brake discs in slightly poor condition on inside face
Offside front tyre worn on edges
Rear brake pipes across axle slightly corroded
Slack in handbrake
Slight oil leak
Fuel hose leaking Injector leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
Both front tyres cracked and perished
Both nearside wheel arches and outer sill corroded
Both offside wheel arches corroded
Both rear brake drums warped
Both rear leaf springs slightly splayed
Both rear shock top mount prescribed area on chassis slightly corroded
Exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated
Front brake discs in slightly poor condition on inside face
Offside front tyre worn on edges
Rear brake pipes across axle slightly corroded
Slack in handbrake
Slight oil leak
Inner edge wear to the O/S/F tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Electrical wiring inadequately supported in engine bay (1.9.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear corner/outer and inner/inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front of outer sill/door step (5.2.6)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear corner/outer and inner/inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
Inner edge wear to the O/S/F tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
both rear shock lower bushes slightly deteriorated
front brake discs in slightly poor condition
front brake discs slightly warped
offside front brake slightly binding
rear brake drums slightly warped
rear brake pipes across rear axle slightly corroded
rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
various slight oil leaks
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
battery insecure
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
front brakes require early attention.sticking slightly
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MIL 2399 is a 1997 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
Across all 1997 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 127,702 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 MIL 2399, 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 29 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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MIL 2399 is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 1997.
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