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J2 LWR

1997 Ford Camper

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

86,679 mi
Last recorded86,679 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Ford Camper74,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 LWR
MakeFord
ModelCamper
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 86,679 miles

Both of the rear leaf springs are corroded.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both of the front are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer The mirror body has been secured with tape.

The body underside has general corrosion from the front to the rear.

Pass 14 Aug 2023 86,427 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wing Mirror Heavily Taped

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Diff Has Oil Leak

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both Sides Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Vehicle + Steering/Suspension Components + Sills General Rust

Under Vehicle Undersealed

Pass 29 Jul 2022 86,070 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

O/S/F Wing Mirror Heavily Tapped

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Diff Slight Oil Leak

Rear Leaf Spring Corroded (Both Sides)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both Sides Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Vehicle General Corrosion

Under Vehicle Heavily Undersealed

Fail 29 Jul 2022 86,070 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both Sides (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

O/S/F Wing Mirror Heavily Tapped

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Diff Slight Oil Leak

Rear Leaf Spring Corroded (Both Sides)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both Sides Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Vehicle General Corrosion

Under Vehicle Heavily Undersealed

Pass 5 Aug 2021 85,410 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 84,677 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 83,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 83,104 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively middle (6.1.7 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2018 83,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively middle (6.1.7 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,871 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 80,836 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 80,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 80,406 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2015 80,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 79,799 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 78,504 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2012 77,249 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 74,988 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 74,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 Apr 2010 70,193 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 May 2009 66,695 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 66,695 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 61,045 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 13 Feb 2007 55,564 miles

centre propshaft bearing split out rubber mounting

front brake discs in poor condition

rear spring bushes worn

some corrosion to chassis at front

Fail 12 Feb 2007 55,564 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

centre propshaft bearing split out

front exhaust pipe in very poor condtion

n/s/f brake disc slight pitting

o/s/f brake disc corroded and pitted on absoloute limit boarderline pass needs attention

rear spring bushes worn

some corrosion to front of chassis

some rear brake imbalance

Pass 10 Apr 2006 53,127 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 53,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Camper?

Based on 5,097 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,837
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 118
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
position lamp(s) not working 90
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 90
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J2 LWR is a 1997 Ford Camper in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1997 Ford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 74,203 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 Camper fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 136 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J2 LWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J2 LWR is a 1997 Ford Camper, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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