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M649 SRN

1995 Ford Dorchester

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,913 mi
Last recorded56,913 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Dorchester53,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM649 SRN
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 56,913 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 55,994 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 55,994 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 54,744 miles

Auto fluid appears to be leaking from speedo cable?

Oil leak from engine underneath.

Slight oil leak on top of engine possibly from rocker covers.

Fail 19 Aug 2008 54,744 miles

Auto fluid appears to be leaking from speedo cable?

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak from engine underneath.

Slight oil leak on top of engine possibly from rocker covers.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 52,992 miles

Lower steering coloum bush slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2006 50,802 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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M649 SRN is a 1995 Ford Dorchester in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M649 SRN, 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 M649 SRN registered?

M649 SRN is a 1995 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M649 SRN safe to buy?

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