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N123 MFV

1996 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,816 mi
Last recorded45,816 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Ford Dorchester56,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 MFV
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2019 45,816 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 45,210 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 43,004 miles

surface rust under side

Pass 3 Jan 2013 43,047 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,268 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 41,299 miles

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

Coolant leak

slight play in steering rack (offside)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,156 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,182 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 34,639 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 32,318 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 28,966 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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N123 MFV is a 1996 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 56,184 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 N123 MFV, 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 30 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 N123 MFV registered?

N123 MFV is a 1996 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N123 MFV safe to buy?

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