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L171 JKO

1993 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,204 mi
Last recorded78,204 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1993 Ford Dorchester67,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL171 JKO
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2017 78,204 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed crack on outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Oil leak ()

Perspex screen fitted in place of o/s centre window

coil spring corroded n/s/f , o/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipe front to rear heavily corroded

o/s mirror glass cracked - still provides adequate view to rear

occasional seats fitted

surface cracking on outer walls of n/s/f and o/s/f tyres

Pass 15 Jul 2013 78,141 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 77,976 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 75,605 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 74,057 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 73,030 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 70,985 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 70,985 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 69,885 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 68,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 66,550 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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L171 JKO is a 1993 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1993 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 67,304 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 L171 JKO, 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 33 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L171 JKO registered?

L171 JKO is a 1993 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 16 August 1993.

Is L171 JKO safe to buy?

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