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L333 SFD

2002 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,839 mi
Last recorded87,839 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Dorchester59,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 SFD
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 87,839 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 86,264 miles

possible slight leak from rack

Pass 3 Feb 2015 85,434 miles

possible slight leak on power steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2014 84,759 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 81,946 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 79,310 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 73,353 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 65,531 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 65,146 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 58,299 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 51,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 51,381 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 41,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Dec 2006 41,247 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 31,471 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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L333 SFD is a 2002 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 59,056 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 L333 SFD, 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 24 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L333 SFD registered?

L333 SFD is a 2002 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is L333 SFD safe to buy?

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