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YVX 840X

1981 Ford Motorhome

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

49,057 mi
Last recorded49,057 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Motorhome82,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVX 840X
MakeFord
ModelMotorhome
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 49,057 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 48,533 miles

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

Nearside Front corrosion in front wheel arch, no prescribed areas near

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front slight corrosion near front leaf spring mount not excessive

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

Rear diff slightly leaking

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2019 47,078 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

inner sills corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2019 47,062 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced box section behind mudflap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

inner sills corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 46,738 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 46,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 23 Jun 2017 46,010 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 45,126 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 45,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint area. (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 44,013 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 44,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 43,785 miles

slight cracking on os rear tyre but no cords showwing

Pass 3 May 2013 43,461 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2013 43,461 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 43,150 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

all leaf spring bushes slighty worn

slight corrossion under van

wipers poor condition

Pass 25 May 2011 43,055 miles

o/s/f leaf spring mounting has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2010 42,578 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 42,578 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 42,153 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 42,148 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 41,384 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 41,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED BUT LETTERS STILL VISIBLE

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 203,295 miles

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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YVX 840X is a 1981 Ford Motorhome in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YVX 840X, 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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What year was YVX 840X registered?

YVX 840X is a 1981 Ford Motorhome, first registered on 13 November 1981.

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