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AKZ 2588

2000 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

31,090 mi
Last recorded31,090 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 2588
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 31,090 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 30,953 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 30,680 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2014 30,676 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 30,475 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 30,171 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 29,769 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2011 29,769 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 29,314 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 29,066 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 28,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 28,231 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 28,231 miles

Nearside Front Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2006 27,784 miles

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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AKZ 2588 is a 2000 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AKZ 2588, 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 26 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AKZ 2588 is a 2000 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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