MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,221 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust as own made system
headlamp reflectors slightly dull.aim ok
offside outer floor and sill as signs of filler repair
Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Dorchester?
Based on 10,955 MOT tests across 987 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B496 OSB is a 1985 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1985 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 72,248 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 B496 OSB, 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 41 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B496 OSB registered?
B496 OSB is a 1985 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 April 1985.
Is B496 OSB safe to buy?
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