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G33 KCW

1990 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,493 mi
Last recorded32,493 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Dorchester67,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG33 KCW
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 32,493 miles

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 32,009 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sills blistered ;

rear floorpan holed (not in prescribed area)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,819 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 31,808 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside headlamp chipped ;

offside sill blistered ; hole in rear floorpan (not within prescribed area);

Pass 26 Jan 2009 31,539 miles

rear registration plate deteriorating

surface corrosion to front and rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 30 Jan 2008 30,792 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 30,769 miles

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

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 30,386 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition

Surface corrosion to outer sills

Fail 12 Dec 2006 30,362 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside wiper blade slightly perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear number plate delaminating

Surface corrosion to front of nearside sill panel

Surface corrosion to rear of offside sill panel

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2005 29,958 miles

Long travel on handbrake

Offside handbrake performance slightly low

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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G33 KCW is a 1990 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 67,602 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 G33 KCW, 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 36 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G33 KCW registered?

G33 KCW is a 1990 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 26 June 1990.

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