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J504 TBW

1992 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,473 mi
Last recorded51,473 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 Ford Dorchester64,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ504 TBW
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 51,473 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 51,471 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,164 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 45,150 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J504 TBW is a 1992 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J504 TBW, 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 J504 TBW registered?

J504 TBW is a 1992 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 3 January 1992.

Is J504 TBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J504 TBW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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