Ford Camper
From 350 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, caused 44 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 44 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 24 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 15 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 13 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 10 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 9 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 9 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 8 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 7 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 39.7% of Camper failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 27.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £168.
Typical mileage
Half of all Campers tested had between 26,035 and 95,027 miles on the clock.
At 61,495 median miles, the Camper has 0.041 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ford models
| Ford Fiesta | 72.9% |
| Ford Focus | 74.7% |
| Ford Transit | 70.4% |
| Ford Kuga | 82.2% |
| Ford Mondeo | 73.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ford Camper MOT pass rate?
The Ford Camper has a 74.9% MOT pass rate based on 350 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Camper?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Camper is the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which caused 44 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Camper at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Camper is 61,495 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 26,035 and 95,027 miles.
Buying a used Camper?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 74.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £168 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 39.7% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.