Ford Motorhome
From 635 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced and significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 28 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 28 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 24 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 20 |
| 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 | 19 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 14 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 13 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 13 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 11 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 11 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 26.4% of Motorhome failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 45.4% 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 £179.
Typical mileage
Half of all Motorhomes tested had between 30,825 and 59,012 miles on the clock.
At 42,349 median miles, the Motorhome has 0.056 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 Motorhome MOT pass rate?
The Ford Motorhome has a 76.1% MOT pass rate based on 635 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Motorhome?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Motorhome is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 28 failures. Other common issues include vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Motorhome at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Motorhome is 42,349 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 30,825 and 59,012 miles.
Buying a used Motorhome?
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 76.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £179 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 26.4% 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.