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FA05 VLR

2005 Ford Motorhome

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,448 mi
Last recorded52,448 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Motorhome33,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 VLR
MakeFord
ModelMotorhome
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 52,448 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail, visible through the inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive visible through the inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around engine mounting area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general light corrosion to the underside of the vehicle.

Pass 8 May 2025 51,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on limit and recommend replacing urgently (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front chassis corroding

rear most side marker lights both sides not working

Pass 7 May 2024 51,499 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 50,184 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 49,418 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 49,418 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 48,455 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 48,455 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 47,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 46,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 44,356 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 44,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 40,430 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 40,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 36,575 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 29,952 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 29,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 29,407 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 29,098 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 21,004 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 18,576 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 15,059 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 11,638 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 9,191 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 8,180 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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FA05 VLR is a 2005 Ford Motorhome in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA05 VLR, 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.

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What year was FA05 VLR registered?

FA05 VLR is a 2005 Ford Motorhome, first registered on 27 August 2005.

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