Ford Motor Home Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Motor Home reliable? We analysed 3,801 real MOT tests across 271 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Motor Home is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Motor Home.
Ford Motor Home Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Motor Home. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Motor Home MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Motor Home to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Motor Home Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ford Motor Home fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ford Motor Home Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Motor Home owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Motor Home MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Motor Home year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 105 | 78.1% | 37,519 | 64,290 | 83,585 |
| 2012 | 217 | 82.5% | 24,155 | 35,517 | 54,904 |
| 2011 | 119 | 88.2% | 12,398 | 21,417 | 31,565 |
| 2010 | 189 | 84.1% | 14,731 | 25,347 | 34,208 |
| 2009 | 294 | 87.8% | 14,259 | 24,183 | 36,686 |
| 2008 | 374 | 79.1% | 22,989 | 37,519 | 57,282 |
| 2007 | 464 | 81.5% | 19,204 | 32,222 | 65,455 |
| 2006 | 252 | 82.1% | 26,112 | 37,676 | 56,690 |
| 2005 | 69 | 75.4% | 42,815 | 80,270 | 92,382 |
| 2004 | 197 | 82.2% | 29,273 | 47,712 | 69,026 |
| 2003 | 206 | 72.8% | 26,840 | 73,932 | 151,836 |
| 2002 | 154 | 76.6% | 31,380 | 59,002 | 86,583 |
| 2001 | 61 | 75.4% | 47,676 | 60,948 | 110,650 |
| 2000 | 78 | 74.4% | 36,415 | 45,156 | 52,141 |
| 1998 | 105 | 74.3% | 37,731 | 65,675 | 123,622 |
| 1997 | 61 | 77.0% | 33,179 | 112,314 | 119,324 |
| 1996 | 103 | 64.1% | 60,982 | 100,757 | 124,007 |
| 1995 | 103 | 65.0% | 18,478 | 69,194 | 81,976 |
| 1994 | 132 | 66.7% | 32,626 | 65,086 | 96,398 |
| 1978 | 69 | 56.5% | 55,556 | 72,539 | 91,719 |
How Long Does a Ford Motor Home Last?
Based on 271 Ford Motor Home vehicles on UK roads.
Ford Motor Home Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Motor Home MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Motor Home
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.2% MOT pass rate from 119 tests
56.5% MOT pass rate from 69 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Motor Home is 2011, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.2% across 119 tests. The 1978 model year has the lowest pass rate at 56.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ford Motor Home Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Motor Home THIS CAR | 77.8% | 3,801 | 42,015 mi | 48 yrs |
| Ford Fiesta | 72.8% | 33,753,820 | 57,529 mi | 34 yrs |
| Ford Focus | 73.8% | 28,316,889 | 72,500 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ford Transit | 68.7% | 16,371,688 | 100,614 mi | 37 yrs |
| Suzuki Gsxr 750 L1 | 89% | 3,610 | 10,954 mi | 15 yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Motor Home outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Motor Home has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.8% across 3,801 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Ford Motor Home are suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (95 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (64), and suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (60). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Ford Motor Home owner drives around 1,936 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Ford Motor Home models stay on UK roads for around 48 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.