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N451 BEJ

1996 Ford Motor Home

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,970 mi
Last recorded64,970 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Motor Home100,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN451 BEJ
MakeFord
ModelMotor Home
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 64,970 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 64,919 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system on to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight corrosion on gearbox mounting cradle

Pass 15 Nov 2024 63,480 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 62,642 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Heavily Painted Under Vehicle.

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 62,586 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust System Corroded

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

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

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

Surface Rust Under Vehicle.

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

Pass 18 May 2018 59,378 miles

Front suspension,steering and brake components corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear suspension and brake components corroded

Fail 16 May 2018 59,378 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front suspension,steering and brake components corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 59,116 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' lower (8.3.1a)

Front suspension, brake and steering components corroded

Rear suspension and brake components corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2017 59,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Central Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' lower (8.3.1a)

Front suspension, brake and steering components corroded

Rear suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 59,110 miles

screen cracked along bottom

Pass 2 Sep 2011 59,102 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 59,094 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 59,021 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 57,294 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Motor Home?

Based on 3,801 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
1,936
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
brake binding 52
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 50
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N451 BEJ is a 1996 Ford Motor Home in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Ford Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 100,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Motor Home fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N451 BEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N451 BEJ registered?

N451 BEJ is a 1996 Ford Motor Home, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N451 BEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N451 BEJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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