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N326 DCW

1995 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,544 mi
Last recorded46,544 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 Ford Dorchester53,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN326 DCW
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 46,544 miles

Standing type corrosion to underside and brakes etc

Fail 21 Aug 2018 46,544 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Standing type corrosion to underside and brakes etc

Pass 5 Nov 2013 44,904 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 44,494 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 43,791 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 42,668 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 40,713 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 38,505 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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N326 DCW is a 1995 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 N326 DCW, 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 N326 DCW registered?

N326 DCW is a 1995 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 2 October 1995.

Is N326 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N326 DCW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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