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L599 HCW

1994 Ford Camper

Brown Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

298,665 mi
Last recorded298,665 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1994 Ford Camper62,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL599 HCW
MakeFord
ModelCamper
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 298,665 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing outside 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing under bonnet corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing outside 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 298,662 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe track rod end locking nut on inner tie rod insecure (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing outside 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing under bonnet corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing outside 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 23,702 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front inner wings corroded near front shock absorbers

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured under hood (4.11 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured all at rear of vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))

under vehicle covered with underseal

Fail 18 Aug 2023 237,023 miles

Leaf spring with an unsafe modification air bag lines not properly secured/not working (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened air bag not holding or not working (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened air bag not holding or not working (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front inner wings corroded near front shock absorbers

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured under hood (4.11 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured all at rear of vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))

under vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 28 May 2021 189,732 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay and rear of vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal near bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both inner and outer sills and steps covered with underseal

Fail 29 Apr 2021 189,731 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit under middle of vehicle wire cut (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded and holed inner sill marked with yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded and holed sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and step two places marked with yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts engine compartment (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts under steering wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured rear of vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 185,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise to change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

heavily corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 185,702 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

prop shaft center bearing has slight play

Fail 14 Sep 2018 185,702 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

prop shaft center bearing has slight play

Fail 6 Sep 2018 185,642 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil leak

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 147,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 146,945 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 129,357 miles

Beam aim deflectors fitted

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Chassis has slight corrosion

Spare loose

exhaust chafing on off side rear air bag

Fail 27 Aug 2015 129,072 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Near side and off side dipped beam aims poor

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 11,721 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 11,171 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 9,628 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 7,175 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 4,731 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 1,481 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 400 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 400 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 96,849 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 96,849 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 80,476 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 80,476 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

Slight corrosion on front brake discs.

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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L599 HCW is a 1994 Ford Camper in Brown with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1994 Ford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 62,520 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 L599 HCW, 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 32 years old, this Ford Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L599 HCW is a 1994 Ford Camper, first registered on 14 May 1994.

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