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SKE 530W

1981 Ford Motorhome

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,464 mi
Last recorded89,464 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1981 Ford Motorhome82,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKE 530W
MakeFord
ModelMotorhome
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 89,464 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded over bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 89,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded over bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 May 2015 88,435 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f wiper smearing

possible fuel leak on tank

slight corrosion in o/s mid chassis

Pass 29 Jul 2013 81,622 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010

Propshaft component defective

both rear tyres starting to perish

corrosion starting in various structual ereas

Fail 8 Nov 2010 75,973 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 85,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 85,046 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 84,136 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 84,136 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 81,622 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 81,611 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.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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SKE 530W is a 1981 Ford Motorhome in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1981 Ford Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 82,135 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 SKE 530W, 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 45 years old, this Ford Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SKE 530W is a 1981 Ford Motorhome, first registered on 17 June 1981.

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