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B903 FTF

1984 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,617 mi
Last recorded32,617 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1984 Ford Dorchester81,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB903 FTF
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,617 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 72,800 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 72,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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B903 FTF is a 1984 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 81,224 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 B903 FTF, 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 42 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B903 FTF registered?

B903 FTF is a 1984 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 25 October 1984.

Is B903 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B903 FTF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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