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P500 CRS

1996 Ford Dorchester

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,200 mi
Last recorded64,200 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Dorchester56,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 CRS
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 64,200 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 59,981 miles

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

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

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

slight play in o/s/f steering

Pass 8 Sep 2011 59,328 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 59,328 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 58,587 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 58,587 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 57,396 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 57,396 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 55,536 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 55,536 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2007 53,417 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 53,417 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 2,095 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 2,032 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 2,032 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

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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P500 CRS is a 1996 Ford Dorchester in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P500 CRS, 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 P500 CRS registered?

P500 CRS is a 1996 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P500 CRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P500 CRS shows 15 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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