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N500 JGS

1995 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,942 mi
Last recorded61,942 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Dorchester53,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 JGS
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 61,942 miles

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 13 Dec 2012 61,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 6 Dec 2011 61,252 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 60,302 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 60,280 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 58,919 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 58,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 53,529 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 49,819 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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N500 JGS is a 1995 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N500 JGS, 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

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What year was N500 JGS registered?

N500 JGS is a 1995 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N500 JGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 JGS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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