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M290 FNW

2005 Ford Motor Caravan

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

177,345 mi
Last recorded177,345 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Motor Caravan62,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM290 FNW
MakeFord
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 177,345 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 177,340 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CENTRAL SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2021 171,392 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 168,843 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 168,806 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 162,383 miles

Nearside Rear sill to wheel arch beginning to corrode

Pass 19 May 2016 158,814 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 158,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2015 155,924 miles

all coil springs corroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

offside fornt brake slightly binding

rusty and corroded in mnay places on underside

Fail 8 May 2015 155,924 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all coil springs corroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

offside fornt brake slightly binding

rusty and corroded in mnay places on underside

Pass 27 May 2014 147,463 miles

underbody starting to corrode in and around pescribed area's, not holed

Fail 27 May 2014 147,463 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s outer sill corroded and holed, outside a pescribed area.

underbody starting to corrode in and around pescribed area's, not holed

Fail 10 Jul 2013 139,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

underbody corroded not to exess or holed in perscribed areas

Pass 10 Jul 2013 139,744 miles

underbody corroded not to exess or holed in perscribed areas

Fail 14 Sep 2012 130,827 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 128,048 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 118,058 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 107,531 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 97,438 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 87,602 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 73,352 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 64,196 miles

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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M290 FNW is a 2005 Ford Motor Caravan in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Ford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 62,321 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M290 FNW, 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 21 years old, this Ford Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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M290 FNW is a 2005 Ford Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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