2007 Ford Motorhome — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2007 Ford Motorhome passed 86.0% of its 285 recorded MOT tests. That is 12.9 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 26.9%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.2% of tests against 4.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are outline marker lamp, headlamp aim and wipers — outline marker lamp alone was recorded 15 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 12.2% versus 6.5%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 22.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 15.6% in 2021 to 14.0% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.2% | 32 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.2% | 12 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 3.5% | 10 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.5% | 10 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.8% | 8 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.8% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outline marker lamp | 15 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 3 | Wipers | 11 |
| 4 | Rear fog lamp | 9 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 8 |
| 6 | Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo | 6 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 22.5% | 64 |
| 2 | Suspension | 16.1% | 46 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 14.7% | 42 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 7.7% | 22 |
| 5 | Tyres | 7.7% | 22 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.6% | 16 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 46 | 6.5% |
| 30-60k | 180 | 17.2% |
| 60-90k | 49 | 12.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 64 | 15.6% |
| 2022 | 60 | 13.3% |
| 2023 | 55 | 12.7% |
| 2024 | 56 | 14.3% |
| 2025 | 50 | 14.0% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Motorhome
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 11.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (11.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Emissions & environmental (3.5% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Ford Motorhomes pass their MOT?
86.0% of the 285 2007 Ford Motorhome MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Ford Motorhome?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.2% of tests, followed by brakes (4.2%).
Does the 2007 Motorhome get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.5% in the 0-30k band to 12.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 285 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.