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M163 RCW

1994 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,801 mi
Last recorded68,801 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Ford Dorchester61,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM163 RCW
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 68,801 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 67,073 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 65,174 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 63,083 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 60,653 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 60,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 58,872 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 58,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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M163 RCW is a 1994 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M163 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M163 RCW?

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What year was M163 RCW registered?

M163 RCW is a 1994 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 29 November 1994.

Is M163 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M163 RCW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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