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ULB 143W

1981 Ford Motorhome

Beige Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,613 mi
Last recorded83,613 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Motorhome82,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULB 143W
MakeFord
ModelMotorhome
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 83,613 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 83,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 83,590 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 83,565 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 83,532 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 83,314 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 82,948 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

power steering pump damp no sign of any leaks

Pass 6 Sep 2013 82,617 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 82,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front wiper has small split

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering belt loose

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 82,454 miles

N/S/F Wheel bearing small play

Pass 2 Aug 2011 81,450 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 87,700 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 80,082 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 79,041 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 77,873 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 76,613 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Motorhome?

Based on 8,892 MOT tests across 588 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
1,769
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
588
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 135
brake binding 103
fog lamp not working 100
position lamp(s) not working 96
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
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ULB 143W is a 1981 Ford Motorhome in Beige with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1981 Ford Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 82,135 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Motorhome fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ULB 143W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Ford Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ULB 143W registered?

ULB 143W is a 1981 Ford Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is ULB 143W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULB 143W shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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