MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,796 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
has slight corrosion to chassic both sides
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
propshaft rubber joint deteriorated
slight underbody corrosion
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
propshaft rubber joint deteriorated
slight underbody corrosion
front floor corroded
o/s/f subframe bush worn
rear floor corroded
rear valance heavily corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front floor corroded
o/s/f subframe bush worn
rear floor corroded
rear valance heavily corroded
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
surface corrosion both inner & outer sills
surface corrosion front chassis rails
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
surface corrosion nearside front chassis
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front propshaft drive rubber perished
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
1956015 tyres fitted to front and 1956515 tyres fitted to the rear
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Ford Dorchester?
Based on 10,955 MOT tests across 987 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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POM 316Y is a 1982 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1982 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 56,252 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 POM 316Y, 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 44 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was POM 316Y registered?
POM 316Y is a 1982 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 August 1982.
Is POM 316Y safe to buy?
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