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C7 MBF

1996 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,735 mi
Last recorded62,735 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Dorchester56,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 MBF
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 62,735 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced x1 bulb not working not more than 50% (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,710 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 60,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 58,095 miles

vehicle has been stood.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 58,081 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

vehicle has been stood.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 57,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in st/rack ends

small cut n/s rear tyre

Fail 29 Nov 2012 57,877 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in st/rack ends

small cut n/s rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2011 56,656 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2010 55,360 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 53,963 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 52,508 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 52,508 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 50,838 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 50,470 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 50,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 47,329 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 47,329 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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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C7 MBF is a 1996 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1996 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 56,184 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 C7 MBF, 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 30 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C7 MBF is a 1996 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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