MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,001 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
chassis section corroded
front valance corroded
n/s headlamp reflector peeling away
n/s inner wing badly corroded and holed
o/s inner wing corroded
off side steringrack boot cracked and soft
Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
all suspension components corroded
os and ns front chassis sections rusted
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Ford Dorchester?
Based on 10,955 MOT tests across 987 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PBZ 9129 is a 1983 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1983 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 72,170 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 PBZ 9129, 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 43 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of PBZ 9129?
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What year was PBZ 9129 registered?
PBZ 9129 is a 1983 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 December 1983.
Is PBZ 9129 safe to buy?
The MOT history for PBZ 9129 shows 3 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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