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FFV 967Y

1982 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,923 mi
Last recorded43,923 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2007
Typical for 1982 Ford Dorchester56,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFV 967Y
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2007 43,923 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 64,480 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 64,266 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

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

both sills begining to corrode.

Fail 24 Aug 2005 58,089 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/r inner arch corroded slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2005 58,089 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/r inner arch corroded slightly

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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FFV 967Y is a 1982 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 56,252 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 FFV 967Y, 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 44 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 FFV 967Y registered?

FFV 967Y is a 1982 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 2 December 1982.

Is FFV 967Y safe to buy?

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