MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,317 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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light corrosion underside
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
light corrosion underside
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Slight play in nsf inner tierod end
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Alternater belt loose
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Slight play in nsf inner tierod end
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/f tyre perished
rear cv boots perishing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both outer and n/s inner rear driveshaft boots split
centre of o/s outer sill corroded
o/s/f brake binding slightly
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
both sides rear cv boots split
off/s/r hand brake needs adjustment
rearexhaust boxs repaired with paste
How Reliable is the Ford Dorchester?
Based on 10,955 MOT tests across 987 vehicles.
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F534 SFE is a 1988 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1988 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 75,254 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 F534 SFE, 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 38 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F534 SFE registered?
F534 SFE is a 1988 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 13 December 1988.
Is F534 SFE safe to buy?
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