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L400 SJF

1994 Ford Dorchester

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,773 mi
Last recorded60,773 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 Ford Dorchester61,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 SJF
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 60,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 60,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 59,230 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 57,859 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 55,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2008 55,699 miles

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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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L400 SJF is a 1994 Ford Dorchester in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 61,151 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 L400 SJF, 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 32 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L400 SJF registered?

L400 SJF is a 1994 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L400 SJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 SJF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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