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J375 KBV

1991 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,171 mi
Last recorded53,171 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1991 Ford Dorchester65,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ375 KBV
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 53,171 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2011 53,171 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Battery insecure

Fail 14 Dec 2010 53,156 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 52,371 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2009 52,337 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2008 51,530 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 51,530 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 50,587 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 49,616 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 49,616 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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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J375 KBV is a 1991 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 65,253 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 J375 KBV, 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 35 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J375 KBV registered?

J375 KBV is a 1991 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 6 November 1991.

Is J375 KBV safe to buy?

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