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P223 AHO

1996 Ford Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

226,463 mi
Last recorded226,463 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Motor Caravan72,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 AHO
MakeFord
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 226,463 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion to underside

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 218,491 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion on front cross member

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

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

Offside steering rack boot deteriorated

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 202,337 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 190,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 176,521 miles

General corrosion throughout underside

Oil leak

Rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Feb 2020 176,372 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corroded slightly

Fail 17 Feb 2020 176,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corroded slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2019 172,719 miles

OUTER AND INNER SILLS CORRODED SLIGHTLY

Pass 31 Jan 2018 165,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front slight drag from brake

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp

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

Rear Oil leak gearbox/oil cooler pipes ()

Rear backbox corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2018 165,135 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wing area (behind bumper) (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front slight drag from brake

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp

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

Rear Oil leak gearbox/oil cooler pipes ()

Rear backbox corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 161,512 miles

Nearside Rear w/arch rusted but no sharpe edges

Fail 7 Feb 2017 161,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear w/arch rusted but no sharpe edges

Pass 9 Feb 2016 157,101 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 144,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 138,709 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 133,050 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 133,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 124,946 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 117,289 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 105,431 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 96,940 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 88,242 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 86,521 miles

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

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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P223 AHO is a 1996 Ford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1996 Ford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 72,794 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P223 AHO, 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 30 years old, this Ford Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P223 AHO is a 1996 Ford Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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