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P825 HTO

1997 Ford Motor Home

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

140,208 mi
Last recorded140,208 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Motor Home112,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP825 HTO
MakeFord
ModelMotor Home
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 140,208 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 129,111 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 128,980 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 120,031 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front ball joint filled with silicon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front ball joint filled with silicon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Above hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front ball joint filled with silicon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front ball joint filled with silicon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Above hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 120,005 miles

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective Missing (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front ball joint filled with silicon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front ball joint filled with silicon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Above hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front ball joint filled with silicon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front ball joint filled with silicon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Above hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 119,324 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

brake light on

rear upper side markers inop

Fail 17 Oct 2022 119,324 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

brake light on

rear upper side markers inop

Pass 19 Jun 2019 119,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 119,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEAD LAMP MASK INCORRECTLY FITTED. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AXLE PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLAMP MASK NOT FITTED (LEFT HAND DRIVE). (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded METAL PIPE TO FLEXABLE HOSE. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AXLE PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Outline marker lamp not working SIDE MARKER LAMP. (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 118,476 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tie bars dust covers deteriorated

headlamp converters fitted

heavy surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 18 Aug 2017 118,476 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tie bars dust covers deteriorated

headlamp converters fitted

heavy surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 9 Jul 2016 117,517 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 115,951 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 115,007 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

o/s/r inner tyre underinflated

Fail 28 Apr 2014 115,007 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

o/s/r inner tyre underinflated

Pass 11 Dec 2012 113,516 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 113,516 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 112,314 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 112,314 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2010 110,316 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2009 108,967 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 106,495 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 103,823 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 103,370 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 103,370 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford Motor Home?

Based on 3,801 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
1,936
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
brake binding 52
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 50
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P825 HTO is a 1997 Ford Motor Home in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1997 Ford Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 112,314 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 Home fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P825 HTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P825 HTO registered?

P825 HTO is a 1997 Ford Motor Home, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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