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M503 TBV

1994 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,290 mi
Last recorded15,290 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Ford Dorchester61,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM503 TBV
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2009 15,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 15,285 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 8,741 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 8,733 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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M503 TBV is a 1994 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M503 TBV, 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 M503 TBV registered?

M503 TBV is a 1994 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 14 October 1994.

Is M503 TBV safe to buy?

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