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L951 DHG

1993 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,326 mi
Last recorded105,326 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Dorchester67,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL951 DHG
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 105,326 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 98,913 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 98,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 93,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 93,163 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 87,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 80,656 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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L951 DHG is a 1993 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L951 DHG, 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 L951 DHG registered?

L951 DHG is a 1993 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 17 November 1993.

Is L951 DHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L951 DHG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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