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M437 UJM

1995 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,699 mi
Last recorded40,699 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Dorchester53,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM437 UJM
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 40,699 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 40,699 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 40,309 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,309 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 39,100 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 37,989 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 37,989 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 36,883 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,516 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 33,450 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 30,518 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 27,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M437 UJM is a 1995 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 53,529 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 M437 UJM, 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 31 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M437 UJM registered?

M437 UJM is a 1995 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 3 January 1995.

Is M437 UJM safe to buy?

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