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555 UBX

1998 Ford Motorhome

White Petrol 7200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,836 mi
Last recorded43,836 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Motorhome56,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 UBX
MakeFord
ModelMotorhome
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,200cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 43,836 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both wiper blades split

Fail 29 Mar 2016 43,836 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both wiper blades split

Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,927 miles

nearside front, nearside side rear and offside rear outer tyres slighty perished

Fail 24 Mar 2015 41,927 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside front, nearside side rear and offside rear outer tyres slighty perished

Pass 13 Jul 2013 39,296 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 39,198 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,038 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 37,326 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 36,463 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 36,441 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,397 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight bind on n/s & o/s front brakes

Fail 2 Aug 2008 35,617 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 35,617 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 34,130 miles

offside wiper torn

Pass 8 Aug 2006 32,549 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 32,549 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Ford Motorhome?

Based on 8,892 MOT tests across 588 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
1,769
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
588
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 135
brake binding 103
fog lamp not working 100
position lamp(s) not working 96
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
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555 UBX is a 1998 Ford Motorhome in White with a 7,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Ford Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 56,016 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 555 UBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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555 UBX is a 1998 Ford Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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