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EL55 MER

2005 Ford Motorhome

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Motorhome33,244 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL55 MER
MakeFord
ModelMotorhome
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 62,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 62,131 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2024
Pass 29 Aug 2023 60,978 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 59,730 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 57,565 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 57,563 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020
Fail 9 Sep 2020

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 58,917 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 58,915 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 51,395 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 51,394 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 50,620 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 47,109 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s outer sill corroded and holed outside a prescribed area

Pass 18 Aug 2015 45,341 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,073 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 40,894 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 38,274 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 35,834 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 33,216 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear o/s hub has oil on back plate

Pass 17 Aug 2009 26,488 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 26,488 miles

Offside Inner Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

visible cracking of offside rear inner tyre side wall(recommend attention)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,161 miles

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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EL55 MER is a 2005 Ford Motorhome in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Ford Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 33,244 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 EL55 MER, 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 21 years old, this Ford Motorhome is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of EL55 MER?

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What year was EL55 MER registered?

EL55 MER is a 2005 Ford Motorhome, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is EL55 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL55 MER shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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