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M4 MMS

2005 Ford Motor Caravan

Black Lpg 6800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

30,690 mi
Last recorded30,690 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Motor Caravan62,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 MMS
MakeFord
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine6,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 30,690 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 29,927 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 29,440 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 29,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 29,419 miles

Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 28,931 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 28,929 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 28,846 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 28,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Pipework Greased/Undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 May 2021 28,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Pipework Greased/Undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 27,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 26,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2016 21,456 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 21,456 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 19,406 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 15,772 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 13,687 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 13,425 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 13,412 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 12,090 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 12,089 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 10,205 miles

slight bind on n/s front brake

Pass 12 May 2008 8,480 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Motor Caravan?

Based on 4,518 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
2,130
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 72
position lamp(s) not working 71
Registration plate lamp not working 65
fog lamp not working 59
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M4 MMS is a 2005 Ford Motor Caravan in Black with a 6,800cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2005 Ford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 62,321 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M4 MMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M4 MMS registered?

M4 MMS is a 2005 Ford Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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