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JIL 2083

2004 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,779 mi
Last recorded112,779 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Dorchester62,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 2083
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2020 112,779 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect check bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 112,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2019 112,773 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2017 112,748 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear inner sill corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2015 110,945 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 108,671 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 106,131 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 103,388 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 97,799 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 87,458 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 75,848 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 75,845 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 64,855 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 64,841 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 53,841 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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JIL 2083 is a 2004 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 62,542 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 JIL 2083, 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 22 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JIL 2083 registered?

JIL 2083 is a 2004 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 10 August 2004.

Is JIL 2083 safe to buy?

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