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L292 DCW

1993 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,551 mi
Last recorded63,551 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 1993 Ford Dorchester67,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL292 DCW
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 63,551 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 63,525 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 62,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2013 62,580 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,868 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 61,057 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 61,057 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 59,496 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 57,913 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 55,200 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 55,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

long hand brake travel

n/s/f track control arm bushes starting to split

Pass 20 Jul 2005 51,932 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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L292 DCW is a 1993 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L292 DCW, 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 L292 DCW registered?

L292 DCW is a 1993 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L292 DCW safe to buy?

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