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K19 SYK

1996 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,439 mi
Last recorded58,439 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Dorchester56,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK19 SYK
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 58,439 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 58,389 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 58,081 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 58,081 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 58,079 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 58,079 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2010 57,164 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 55,235 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 50,481 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

undertrays fitted

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2008 44,693 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 37,734 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 31,007 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 31,007 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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K19 SYK is a 1996 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 56,184 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 K19 SYK, 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 30 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K19 SYK registered?

K19 SYK is a 1996 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 29 October 1996.

Is K19 SYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K19 SYK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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