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M288 PHH

1994 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,746 mi
Last recorded46,746 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Ford Dorchester61,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM288 PHH
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2016 46,746 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion all wheel arches (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion middle door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing lower (6.1.C.1)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion A pillar (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

brake pipe nuts corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 45,650 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 45,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both inner sill's corroded in places

Fail 11 Jun 2014 45,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both inner sill's corroded in places

Pass 11 Jun 2013 44,364 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 12 Jun 2012 43,663 miles

Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,619 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 49,314 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 49,214 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 39,940 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,539 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 38,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 36,268 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 36,268 miles

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 35,071 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 35,071 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M288 PHH is a 1994 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M288 PHH, 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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M288 PHH is a 1994 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M288 PHH safe to buy?

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