2012 Ford Motor Home MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Motor Home models manufactured in 2012, based on 148 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
2012 Ford Motor Home MOT Analysis
The 2012 Ford Motor Home has an MOT pass rate of 83.1% based on 148 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 36,393 miles on the odometer. With a 16.9% failure rate, the 2012 Motor Home is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2012 Ford Motor Home is Visibility, responsible for 1.4% of failures. Visibility failures relate to the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, and view-obstructing damage. Cracks in the windscreen swept area, ineffective wipers, or empty washer bottles are common causes. Typical repair costs range from £10–300. Body, chassis, structure is the second most common issue at 0.7%. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment follows at 0.7%.
Top failures specific to 2012 models only. The overall Motor Home page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 1.4% | 2 |
| 2 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 0.7% | 1 |
| 3 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 0.7% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 36,393 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 0.37 | 1.4% | 2 |
| Body & Structure | 0.19 | 0.7% | 1 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 0.19 | 0.7% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 2012 Ford Motor Home has an MOT pass rate of 83.1% based on 148 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 36,393 miles on the odometer. With a 16.9% failure rate, the 2012 Motor Home is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 2012 Ford Motor Home, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to visibility: Check the windscreen for chips and cracks — damage larger than 10mm in the driver's swept area or 40mm elsewhere will fail. Test washers and wipers. Ensure both door mirrors are intact and adjustable. With relatively low average mileage of 36,393 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Visibility — 1.4% of failures
Visibility issues account for 1.4% of MOT failures on 2012 Ford Motor Home models. Visibility failures relate to the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, and view-obstructing damage. Cracks in the windscreen swept area, ineffective wipers, or empty washer bottles are common causes. Typical repair costs: £10–300. Pre-MOT check: Check the windscreen for chips and cracks — damage larger than 10mm in the driver's swept area or 40mm elsewhere will fail. Test washers and wipers. Ensure both door mirrors are intact and adjustable.
Body, chassis, structure — 0.7% of failures
Body, chassis, structure issues account for 0.7% of MOT failures on 2012 Ford Motor Home models. Body and structure failures include excessive corrosion, sharp edges, loose panels, and damage to the vehicle frame. Rust is the primary concern, especially on older vehicles or those exposed to road salt. Typical repair costs: £100–500+. Pre-MOT check: Inspect sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, and the chassis for rust. Surface rust is acceptable but structural corrosion or holes will fail. Check that all doors, bonnet, and boot close securely.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 0.7% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 0.7% of MOT failures on 2012 Ford Motor Home models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.