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E527 BUD

1988 Ford Motor Caravan

Cream Diesel 7300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,473 mi
Last recorded58,473 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE527 BUD
MakeFord
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine7,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 58,473 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front condition (rust damage) of auto transmission coolant pipes

Pass 23 May 2025 53,464 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front condition (rust damage) of auto transmission coolant pipes

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 44,709 miles

Spare tyre defective

condition (rust damage) of auto transmission coolant pipes

Fail 2 May 2024 44,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

condition (rust damage) of auto transmission coolant pipes

Pass 24 May 2023 44,284 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 42,885 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 40,102 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 38,108 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 36,392 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 35,764 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers step brocken

Pass 30 Nov 2006 35,076 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 35,057 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

How Reliable is the Ford Motor Caravan?

Based on 4,518 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
2,130
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 72
position lamp(s) not working 71
Registration plate lamp not working 65
fog lamp not working 59
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E527 BUD is a 1988 Ford Motor Caravan in Cream with a 7,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Ford Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E527 BUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 38 years old, this Ford Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E527 BUD registered?

E527 BUD is a 1988 Ford Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 April 1988.

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