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M347 BBV

1994 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,022 mi
Last recorded72,022 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 1994 Ford Dorchester61,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM347 BBV
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 72,022 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 71,707 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Nearside outer sill corroded outwith prescribed areas

Fail 14 Aug 2017 71,707 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Nearside outer sill corroded outwith prescribed areas

Pass 11 May 2016 70,654 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Nearside outer sill corroded outwith pre areas

Fail 11 May 2016 70,654 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Nearside outer sill corroded outwith pre areas

Pass 15 May 2015 69,753 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2014 68,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2014 68,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2013 67,731 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2012 66,148 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

airbag light on

Pass 29 Apr 2011 65,209 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 63,752 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

Fail 30 Apr 2010 63,752 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 1 May 2009 62,811 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 62,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 61,569 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 59,955 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 55,598 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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M347 BBV is a 1994 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M347 BBV, 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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What year was M347 BBV registered?

M347 BBV is a 1994 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 21 September 1994.

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