MOT Status
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119,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the Ford Dorchester?
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HMZ 3480 is a 2014 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2014 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 45,181 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 HMZ 3480, 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 12 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was HMZ 3480 registered?
HMZ 3480 is a 2014 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 January 2014.
Is HMZ 3480 safe to buy?
The MOT history for HMZ 3480 shows 3 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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