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M160 RCW

1994 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,489 mi
Last recorded102,489 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1994 Ford Dorchester61,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM160 RCW
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 102,489 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded ok at time of test

Fail 17 Feb 2016 102,479 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 94,631 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 94,475 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 85,757 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 85,758 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 74,348 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 63,777 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 60,102 miles

nearside sill corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2010 112,715 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 56,294 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 54,353 miles

Front + rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Power steering pump damp

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2007 53,132 miles

All brake flexi ferrules corroded thin

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

NS washer jet part blocked

OSF brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2006 51,410 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 51,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear metal brake pipes require claening and greasing †

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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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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