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L303 DCW

1993 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,134 mi
Last recorded64,134 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Dorchester67,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL303 DCW
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 64,134 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

surface corrosion on underside

Fail 12 Nov 2010 64,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

surface corrosion on underside

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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L303 DCW is a 1993 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L303 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 L303 DCW registered?

L303 DCW is a 1993 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L303 DCW safe to buy?

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