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DX55 FDL

2005 Ford Motorhome

Grey Petrol 6800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,419 mi
Last recorded39,419 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Motorhome33,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 FDL
MakeFord
ModelMotorhome
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 39,419 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 36,523 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heat Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded/Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 36,498 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heat Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded/Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 34,790 miles

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))

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2023 33,900 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Slight play nearside front king pin

Fail 23 Mar 2023 33,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres over 10 years old

Nearside Front Tyre 18yrs old

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

Nearside Rear tyre 18yrs old

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside front tyre 12yrs old

Slight play nearside front king pin

Pass 22 Mar 2022 32,743 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 31,567 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 31,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 31,485 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 27,764 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 24,327 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 19,177 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 14,530 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 11,401 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 9,567 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 9,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 8,705 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

reroute generator exhaust pipe

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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DX55 FDL is a 2005 Ford Motorhome in Grey with a 6,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Ford Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 33,244 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 DX55 FDL, 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 21 years old, this Ford Motorhome is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX55 FDL registered?

DX55 FDL is a 2005 Ford Motorhome, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is DX55 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX55 FDL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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