Ford Motorhome Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ford Motorhome car check
Is the Ford Motorhome reliable? We analysed 8,892 real MOT tests across 588 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Motorhome is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, brake binding and fog lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Motorhome.
Ford Motorhome Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Motorhome. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Motorhome MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Motorhome to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Motorhome Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ford Motorhome fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ford Motorhome Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Motorhome owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Motorhome MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Motorhome year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 199 | 86.9% | 19,751 | 29,184 | 41,464 |
| 2011 | 407 | 84.5% | 17,672 | 28,373 | 42,864 |
| 2010 | 444 | 79.7% | 17,171 | 28,935 | 44,284 |
| 2009 | 427 | 83.4% | 15,701 | 26,689 | 38,655 |
| 2008 | 996 | 79.3% | 18,756 | 31,992 | 48,517 |
| 2007 | 1,003 | 82.1% | 19,042 | 31,336 | 45,567 |
| 2006 | 605 | 80.7% | 18,647 | 29,777 | 48,550 |
| 2005 | 780 | 79.2% | 21,384 | 33,244 | 51,835 |
| 2004 | 373 | 84.2% | 29,998 | 42,995 | 68,975 |
| 2003 | 223 | 80.3% | 25,308 | 40,851 | 65,782 |
| 2002 | 277 | 82.3% | 27,053 | 42,191 | 67,973 |
| 2001 | 123 | 73.2% | 40,870 | 54,536 | 73,594 |
| 2000 | 244 | 80.3% | 49,620 | 56,313 | 70,046 |
| 1999 | 216 | 81.5% | 34,019 | 42,323 | 66,123 |
| 1998 | 293 | 71.3% | 39,291 | 56,016 | 84,231 |
| 1997 | 329 | 72.9% | 44,005 | 60,876 | 91,962 |
| 1996 | 248 | 71.8% | 80,493 | 116,516 | 137,679 |
| 1995 | 241 | 68.5% | 37,738 | 67,383 | 93,270 |
| 1994 | 149 | 72.5% | 64,043 | 79,336 | 88,790 |
| 1993 | 63 | 69.8% | 60,961 | 67,519 | 75,871 |
How Long Does a Ford Motorhome Last?
Based on 588 Ford Motorhome vehicles on UK roads.
Ford Motorhome Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Motorhome 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 Motorhome
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.9% MOT pass rate from 199 tests
62.6% MOT pass rate from 91 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Motorhome is 2012, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.9% across 199 tests. The 1980 model year has the lowest pass rate at 62.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ford Motorhome Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Motorhome THIS CAR | 78.4% | 8,892 | 40,329 mi | 47 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 |
| Mazda CX-30 Se-l MHEV | 90.4% | 3,368 | 26,934 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Motorhome outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ford MotorhomeShould you buy a used Ford Motorhome?
The Ford Motorhome has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.4% across 8,892 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 Motorhome are windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (135 recorded failures), brake binding (103), and fog lamp not working (100). 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 Motorhome owner drives around 1,769 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 Motorhome models stay on UK roads for around 47 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.