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DMH 472V

1980 Ford Motorhome

White Diesel 2360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

27,624 mi
Last recorded27,624 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1980 Ford Motorhome64,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMH 472V
MakeFord
ModelMotorhome
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,360cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 27,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anchor & shackle mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anchor & shackle mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anchor & shackle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anchor & shackle mount (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 27,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anchor & shackle mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anchor & shackle mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anchor & shackle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anchor & shackle mount (2.4.A.3)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 27,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 27,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 26,002 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 26,002 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 24,140 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 24,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 11,851 miles

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

Slight play in steering box output shaft bush

Pass 23 Jul 2012 5,489 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 5,489 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 19,959 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 852 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s mirrow cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2009 470 miles

rear leaf springs odd

Fail 29 May 2009 470 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

rear leaf springs odd

Pass 11 Apr 2007 99,881 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 95,182 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 95,182 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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DMH 472V is a 1980 Ford Motorhome in White with a 2,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1980 Ford Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 64,243 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 DMH 472V, 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 46 years old, this Ford Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DMH 472V is a 1980 Ford Motorhome, first registered on 21 January 1980.

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