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C140 HRN

1985 Ford Dorchester

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

9,743 mi
Last recorded9,743 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1985 Ford Dorchester72,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC140 HRN
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 9,743 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 2,885 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 95,281 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 90,941 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 90,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 90,112 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jun 2016 88,247 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 87,047 miles

All tyres slight perishing

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

Nearside centre exhaust rubber perished

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 86,627 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 86,023 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2013 85,554 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 83,941 miles

Coolant leak

Middle and rear sections of exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2011 82,252 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 82,252 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 80,617 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 79,616 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 79,567 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 79,556 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 79,450 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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C140 HRN is a 1985 Ford Dorchester in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 C140 HRN, 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 C140 HRN registered?

C140 HRN is a 1985 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C140 HRN safe to buy?

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