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K18 TCM

2002 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,729 mi
Last recorded88,729 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Dorchester59,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 TCM
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 88,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 79,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion marked in red paint (6.1.B.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)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 79,416 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 75,312 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 75,308 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 72,817 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 72,814 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 68,730 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 64,831 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 64,220 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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K18 TCM is a 2002 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 59,056 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 K18 TCM, 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 24 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K18 TCM registered?

K18 TCM is a 2002 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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