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J515 GCK

1991 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

12,999 mi
Last recorded12,999 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1991 Ford Dorchester65,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ515 GCK
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 12,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 11,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 11,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 7,995 miles

battery not fully tight

front suspension rusty

n/s and o/s front tyres perished on inner wall

n/s screen cracked

rear suspension ride hight link broken

sills and under side rusty and welded

Fail 24 Oct 2015 7,777 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres perished

Pass 13 Aug 2013
Pass 6 Aug 2012 3,729 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 1,122 miles

nearside sill has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2010 454 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 78,946 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

exhaust weakening in places

n/s/r tyre bold inner edge

no centre seats belts fitted

o/s sill corroding - weakening to rear

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

slight corrosion to o/s/r brakr pipe

Pass 1 Jul 2009 78,946 miles

exhaust weakening in places

n/s/r tyre bold inner edge

no centre seats belts fitted

o/s sill corroding - weakening to rear

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

slight corrosion to o/s/r brakr pipe

Pass 30 Aug 2008 78,194 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 76,371 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 72,430 miles

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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J515 GCK is a 1991 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 J515 GCK, 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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J515 GCK is a 1991 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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