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YJ08 FCM

2008 Ford Motorhome

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,819 mi
Last recorded47,819 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Motorhome31,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 FCM
MakeFord
ModelMotorhome
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 47,819 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess nearside rear parking brake cable insecure & fouling roadwheel (1.1.15 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 47,819 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of both main front to rear brake pipes corroded @ securing clip areas (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess nearside rear parking brake cable insecure & fouling roadwheel (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 46,819 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 46,811 miles

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))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 45,545 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 45,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 44,903 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 44,902 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 42,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 40,807 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 40,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 33,015 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 25,687 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 22,956 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 17,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 17,299 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 16,786 miles
Pass 20 May 2012 16,279 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2012 16,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 11,612 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 11,612 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YJ08 FCM is a 2008 Ford Motorhome in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Ford Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 31,992 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 YJ08 FCM, 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 18 years old, this Ford Motorhome is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YJ08 FCM registered?

YJ08 FCM is a 2008 Ford Motorhome, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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