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N904 PUD

1996 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,035 mi
Last recorded94,035 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Dorchester56,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN904 PUD
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 94,035 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 93,093 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 88,223 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 75,539 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 65,772 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 65,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 62,510 miles

both front brake hoses starting to split

Pass 8 Aug 2006 62,103 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 60,934 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 60,934 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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N904 PUD is a 1996 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N904 PUD, 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 N904 PUD registered?

N904 PUD is a 1996 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is N904 PUD safe to buy?

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