CarVerify

Free Car Check

N331 DCW

1995 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

65,301 mi
Last recorded65,301 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 1995 Ford Dorchester53,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN331 DCW
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 65,301 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER REAR BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER REAR BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 65,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER REAR BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER REAR BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 65,264 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2018 64,462 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 63,347 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 63,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Body has slight corrosion Under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 63,346 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 62,069 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 62,067 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion Under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 60,884 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 60,609 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Power steering pump noisy

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 58,753 miles

Engine oil from rocker cover gaskets both sides

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 58,753 miles

Engine oil from rocker cover gaskets both sides

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 53,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Off side and near side engine rocker cover gasket leaking oil on to exhaust manifold.

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 53,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Off side and near side engine rocker cover gasket leaking oil on to exhaust manifold.

Pass 30 Jul 2011 51,494 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 48,656 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 45,688 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 42,919 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 42,919 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 41,107 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 41,095 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 39,373 miles

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

o/s/f inner rack joint has slight play

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
Full Ford Dorchester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N331 DCW is a 1995 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 N331 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N331 DCW?

You can check the full history of N331 DCW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N331 DCW registered?

N331 DCW is a 1995 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 4 October 1995.

Is N331 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N331 DCW shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N331 DCW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N331 DCW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.