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M52 EYS

1995 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,214 mi
Last recorded66,214 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Dorchester53,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM52 EYS
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 66,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes coated in a protective wax (front to rear)

fuel pipes coated in a protective wax (front to rear)

underbody coated in a protective wax

Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,035 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 65,029 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 64,084 miles

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 1 Feb 2011 63,071 miles

offside sill panel starting to corrode

Fail 18 Jan 2011 62,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside sill panel starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jan 2010 61,541 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 60,168 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 60,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 57,592 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 55,234 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 50,963 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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M52 EYS 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 M52 EYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M52 EYS registered?

M52 EYS is a 1995 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 23 January 1995.

Is M52 EYS safe to buy?

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