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575 ABX

1982 Ford Dorchester

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,966 mi
Last recorded53,966 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Dorchester56,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration575 ABX
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 53,966 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 53,959 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Service brake excessively binding all (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 53,930 miles

chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 53,930 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2013 53,902 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 53,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight binding of rear brakes

temp repair to exhaust system

Pass 14 Mar 2009 53,716 miles

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

general underbody surface corrosion

slight play in steering rack

temporary repair to exhaust

Pass 14 Apr 2007 53,575 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

general underbody surface corrosion

previous welding repairs to chassis & floor

Pass 25 Mar 2006 53,357 miles

some surface corrosion of rear brake plates

some underbody surface corrosion

How Reliable is the Ford Dorchester?

Based on 10,955 MOT tests across 987 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
2,676
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 349
parking brake recording little or no effort 236
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 192
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 188
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 161
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575 ABX is a 1982 Ford Dorchester in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1982 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 56,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Dorchester fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 349 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 575 ABX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Dorchester typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 575 ABX registered?

575 ABX is a 1982 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is 575 ABX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 575 ABX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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