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F534 SFE

1988 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,317 mi
Last recorded27,317 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 1988 Ford Dorchester75,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF534 SFE
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 27,317 miles

light corrosion underside

Fail 14 Apr 2017 27,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

light corrosion underside

Pass 20 May 2016 27,309 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 27,308 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 29,113 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre perished

rear cv boots perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2011 22,508 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 22,205 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 221,188 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 21,217 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for F534 SFE shows 9 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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