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M171 VPU

1995 Ford Camper

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,064 mi
Last recorded32,064 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Camper81,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM171 VPU
MakeFord
ModelCamper
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 32,064 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

crack in windscreen nearside,not in swept area

Fail 2 Jun 2025 32,060 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

crack in windscreen nearside,not in swept area

Pass 29 Apr 2024 30,883 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splits on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 30,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 29,731 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 29,722 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 28,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill/ step corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member/ rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 28,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill/ step corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member/ rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 25,166 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Front sill slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 23,193 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2017 19,229 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in propshaft centre bearing front bearing ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 15,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear prop shaft front bearing worn

Pass 27 Mar 2015 15,100 miles

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 15,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 14,586 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 14,586 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 11,901 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2013 11,900 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 11,032 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 9,872 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 9,871 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Oct 2011 9,777 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

corrosion inside n/s rear wheel arch.

corrosion to front inner wheel arches & floor surports, not affecting brakes, steering etc.

corrosive swelling o/s rear chassis, behind wheel.

rear brakes unbalanced.

Pass 11 May 2011 7,900 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 403 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 403 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 96,756 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 86,904 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 8 Mar 2008 74,900 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 74,900 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2006 73,160 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 73,158 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 73,146 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 65,415 miles

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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M171 VPU is a 1995 Ford Camper in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1995 Ford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 81,254 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 M171 VPU, 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 31 years old, this Ford Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M171 VPU is a 1995 Ford Camper, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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