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F560 TCW

1988 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,931 mi
Last recorded81,931 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 Ford Dorchester75,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF560 TCW
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 81,931 miles

under side poor and rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2009 82,517 miles

underbody some corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2007 81,928 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 81,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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F560 TCW is a 1988 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 F560 TCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F560 TCW registered?

F560 TCW is a 1988 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is F560 TCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F560 TCW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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