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H203 WCW

1990 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,722 mi
Last recorded58,722 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Dorchester67,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH203 WCW
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 58,722 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 58,617 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 58,510 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 58,170 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 57,537 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 57,537 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 56,847 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 54,911 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 54,896 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 53,709 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 53,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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H203 WCW is a 1990 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H203 WCW, 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 H203 WCW registered?

H203 WCW is a 1990 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 September 1990.

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