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M881 RCK

1994 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,308 mi
Last recorded100,308 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1994 Ford Dorchester61,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM881 RCK
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 100,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 100,308 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s windscreen has a small chip

Fail 17 Jul 2013 100,308 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s windscreen has a small chip

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2012 98,688 miles

n/s/r park brake efficancy low 100kg

Fail 16 Jul 2012 98,688 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

n/s/r park brake efficancy low 100kg

Pass 1 Jul 2011 97,030 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 97,028 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT TEAR IN O/S REAR TYRE

Pass 22 Jun 2010 95,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 94,949 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 93,752 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 91,680 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 86,516 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 86,516 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 83,384 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 83,384 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M881 RCK is a 1994 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M881 RCK, 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 M881 RCK registered?

M881 RCK is a 1994 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 24 August 1994.

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