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L653 GNY

1994 Ford Dorchester

Purple Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,002 mi
Last recorded81,002 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Ford Dorchester61,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL653 GNY
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 81,002 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 78,370 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills and underside (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears and rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 73,810 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2014 68,866 miles

both front tyres close to limit

corrosion on fuel lines

slight play in steering coloum top bush

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,415 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 68,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 66,754 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 69,631 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 61,164 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 58,592 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 58,592 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 55,009 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 50,360 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 49,628 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 46,685 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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L653 GNY is a 1994 Ford Dorchester in Purple with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 L653 GNY, 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.

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L653 GNY is a 1994 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 28 January 1994.

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