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F511 SDG

1989 Ford Camper

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

21,626 mi
Last recorded21,626 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Camper40,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF511 SDG
MakeFord
ModelCamper
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 21,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various areas due to deterioration (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective various (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s ferrules covered with wax oil substance (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage to n/s and o/s lower corners of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect any front brake pads due to pads being shrouded by brake calipers

underside of vehicle body structure/components covered with large volume of a wax oil substance

Fail 24 May 2024 21,606 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various areas due to deterioration (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective various (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s ferrules covered with wax oil substance (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage to n/s and o/s lower corners of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect any front brake pads due to pads being shrouded by brake calipers

underside of vehicle body structure/components covered with large volume of a wax oil substance

Fail 21 Mar 2024 21,596 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill X1 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch x1 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch x5 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch to rear of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases various holes in exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective all deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

vehicle undersealed heavily

Pass 6 Mar 2023 19,335 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 19,328 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CAB STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS OUT RIGGER MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CAB STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS OUT RIGGER MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FRONT CROSS MEMBER THROUGHOUT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 17,475 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (not load bearing) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise attention to both front seats (security to frame)

both headlamp units in slightly poor condition only just met requirement(advise replacement units)

Fail 22 Sep 2021 17,369 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (not load bearing) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise attention to both front seats (security to frame)

both headlamp units in slightly poor condition only just met requirement(advise replacement units)

Pass 1 Oct 2020 16,071 miles

after market rear seats fitted with lap belts

headlamp aim only just met requirements

Fail 18 Sep 2020 16,034 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

after market rear seats fitted with lap belts

headlamp aim only just met requirements

Pass 19 Sep 2019 13,208 miles

Nearside Front step welded from inside (underside slightly corroded)

Nearside headlamp aim beam pattern only just met requiement

Fail 19 Sep 2019 13,206 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front step welded from inside (underside slightly corroded)

Nearside headlamp aim beam pattern only just met requiement

Pass 14 Sep 2018 9,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front step as been welded from inside (under side slightly corroded)

Nearside Rear Inner valance corrosion (not load bearing)

Nearside headlamp beam pattern only just met requirement

Pass 14 Sep 2017 6,662 miles

Nearside headlamp aim slightly high

Fail 12 Sep 2017 6,626 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 2,489 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion rear leaf spring front mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion leaf spring front mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 1,936 miles

Corrosion front, rear, off side rear spring hangers

Off side front step corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 856 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 99,752 miles

Advise on front exhaust rubber mounts worn.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 99,752 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise on front exhaust rubber mounts worn.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 98,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 96,532 miles

n/s/f chassis leg has corrosion , o/s/r spring hanger has corrosion front mount

Fail 6 Sep 2011 96,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s/f chassis leg has corrosion , o/s/r spring hanger has corrosion front mount

Pass 20 Sep 2010 93,920 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 92,401 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 92,401 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 90,330 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 90,272 miles

general corrsion underside

Fail 18 Jul 2006 89,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front chassis rails starting to rust

Pass 18 Jul 2006 89,330 miles

Front chassis rails starting to rust

Pass 28 Jul 2005 84,312 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Camper?

Based on 5,097 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,837
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 118
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
position lamp(s) not working 90
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 90
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F511 SDG is a 1989 Ford Camper in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1989 Ford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 40,615 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 Camper fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 136 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F511 SDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F511 SDG is a 1989 Ford Camper, first registered on 17 January 1989.

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