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S865 GHU

1999 Ford Motorhome

White Lpg 6800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,730 mi
Last recorded86,730 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Ford Motorhome42,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS865 GHU
MakeFord
ModelMotorhome
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine6,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 86,730 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 86,730 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 84,953 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 84,116 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 84,023 miles

Offside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury rear body step under framework badly corroded (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe in chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 83,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower body rail corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 82,138 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 80,489 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 77,564 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 76,029 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 76,019 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,019 miles

slight play in ball joint to steering box drop arm

Pass 15 Jun 2012 76,019 miles

nearside exhaust heat sheild insecure

slight drag on rear brakes

slight play in ball joint to steering box drop arm

Fail 16 May 2012 76,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

slight drag on front brakes

slight play in ball joint to steering box drop arm

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2011 76,019 miles

Battery insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

play in front axle roll bar bushes

score marks on front discs

water / waste tank straps loose

Fail 3 May 2011 76,019 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Battery insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

play in front axle roll bar bushes

score marks on front discs

water / waste tank straps loose

Pass 11 May 2010 76,025 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 76,019 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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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S865 GHU is a 1999 Ford Motorhome in White with a 6,800cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1999 Ford Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 42,323 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 S865 GHU, 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 27 years old, this Ford Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S865 GHU registered?

S865 GHU is a 1999 Ford Motorhome, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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