MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,489 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside outer sill corroded ok at time of test
Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside outer sill corroded ok at time of test
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
nearside outter sill corroded not prescibed area
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
nearside outter sill corroded not prescibed area
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
exhaust fouling on rear suspension
front to rear fuel pipe showing signs of corrosion
nearside sill corroded not in prescribed area. ok at time of test
offside front sill showings signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
exhaust fouling on rear suspension
front to rear fuel pipe showing signs of corrosion
nearside sill corroded not in prescribed area. ok at time of test
offside front sill showings signs of corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
nearside sill corroded
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hole in near side sill not with im 30cm of seat/seat belt m ounting.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear suspension levelling connecting arm missing.
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front + rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded
Power steering pump damp
Rear brake pipes corroded
All brake flexi ferrules corroded thin
Front to rear fuel pipe corroded
NS washer jet part blocked
OSF brake pipe corroded
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear metal brake pipes require claening and greasing †
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M160 RCW is a 1994 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 M160 RCW, 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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M160 RCW is a 1994 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 October 1994.
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