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J815 MDO

1992 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,445 mi
Last recorded70,445 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1992 Ford Dorchester64,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ815 MDO
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 70,445 miles

vehicle been welded and shultzed

Fail 7 Nov 2012 70,445 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 68,858 miles

Centre non obligotry mirror missing

Front compliance bushes slightly worn

No seatbelts fitted to occasional seats

Fail 1 Jun 2011 68,858 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear 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 which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Centre non obligotry mirror missing

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front compliance bushes slightly worn

No seatbelts fitted to occasional seats

Fail 17 May 2011 68,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

crack in screen n/s bottom corner

floor sections corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 67,685 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 66,439 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 6 May 2009 66,439 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2008 65,178 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 63,652 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 62,649 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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J815 MDO is a 1992 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J815 MDO, 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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J815 MDO is a 1992 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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