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L302 DCW

1993 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,810 mi
Last recorded103,810 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Ford Dorchester67,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL302 DCW
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 103,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play at nearside of steering rack.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 103,219 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 101,437 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 101,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 99,408 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 94,394 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2006 90,783 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 83,071 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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L302 DCW is a 1993 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L302 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 L302 DCW registered?

L302 DCW is a 1993 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L302 DCW safe to buy?

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