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KJZ 4592

1995 Ford Dorchester

White Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

71,569 mi
Last recorded71,569 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1995 Ford Dorchester53,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJZ 4592
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 71,569 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sills holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area.

Fail 15 Jun 2020 71,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative unplugged at gearbox (7.8 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sills holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area.

Pass 4 Feb 2019 71,562 miles

Corrosion and holed nearside rear.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

SOME SEATS REMOVED

Fail 25 Jan 2019 71,562 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion and holed nearside rear.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

SOME SEATS REMOVED

Pass 14 Feb 2018 71,538 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

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

occasional seats fitted centre rear

Pass 10 Feb 2017 71,428 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 71,427 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 70,460 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 69,029 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside/offside wipers wearing

Pass 11 Jul 2011 66,461 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 66,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 64,261 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 64,261 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 61,282 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 61,281 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)

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 59,126 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 59,126 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 57,798 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 56,719 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 56,719 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 55,659 miles

offside front,offside & nearside rear tyres worn near to limit

Fail 14 Sep 2005 55,659 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre nail in tread

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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KJZ 4592 is a 1995 Ford Dorchester in White with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1995 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 53,529 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 KJZ 4592, 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 31 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KJZ 4592 registered?

KJZ 4592 is a 1995 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 24 October 1995.

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