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L896 FFX

1993 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,195 mi
Last recorded96,195 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1993 Ford Dorchester67,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL896 FFX
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 96,195 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 96,195 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 96,190 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant leak

Pass 4 Mar 2019 94,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s outers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s rear light lens cracked

Fail 4 Mar 2019 94,862 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s outers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s rear light lens cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2018 93,998 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 93,900 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 93,837 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 93,815 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 93,806 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 89,631 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 85,030 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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L896 FFX is a 1993 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L896 FFX, 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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L896 FFX is a 1993 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 November 1993.

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