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M429 YWL

1994 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,817 mi
Last recorded84,817 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1994 Ford Dorchester61,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM429 YWL
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 84,817 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

outer sills on both sides slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 83,515 miles

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

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

slight leak from power stearing pipes

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 6 Jan 2014 82,775 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 81,641 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine area

slight leak from power stearing pipe

Pass 5 Jan 2012 80,740 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear discs slightly liped pads 50 percent worn

Fail 5 Jan 2012 80,740 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear discs slightly liped pads 50 percent worn

Pass 11 Jan 2011 79,303 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2010 77,959 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2009 76,689 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 75,301 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 72,172 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 72,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 69,503 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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M429 YWL is a 1994 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M429 YWL, 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 M429 YWL registered?

M429 YWL is a 1994 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 November 1994.

Is M429 YWL safe to buy?

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