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J137 LFR

1992 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,483 mi
Last recorded61,483 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Ford Dorchester64,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ137 LFR
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,483 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,136 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 56,170 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 51,204 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 43,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 42,597 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 42,597 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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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J137 LFR is a 1992 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1992 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 64,092 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 J137 LFR, 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 34 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J137 LFR registered?

J137 LFR is a 1992 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 26 February 1992.

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