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A580 YJM

1983 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

80,577 mi
Last recorded80,577 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Dorchester72,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA580 YJM
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 80,577 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 80,326 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 79,956 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wings

Pass 20 Jan 2018 79,951 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 79,287 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 78,632 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 77,850 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 77,850 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 77,252 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 75,987 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 74,957 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 74,324 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 73,222 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 72,170 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 71,158 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A580 YJM is a 1983 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1983 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 72,170 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 A580 YJM, 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 43 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A580 YJM registered?

A580 YJM is a 1983 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 26 October 1983.

Is A580 YJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A580 YJM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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