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N335 DCW

1995 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,963 mi
Last recorded71,963 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Dorchester53,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN335 DCW
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 71,963 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 71,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 69,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s front bumper cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2007 69,743 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s front bumper cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2006 66,556 miles

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

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

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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N335 DCW is a 1995 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N335 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 N335 DCW registered?

N335 DCW is a 1995 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 2 October 1995.

Is N335 DCW safe to buy?

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