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R333 AME

1997 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

68,522 mi
Last recorded68,522 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Dorchester53,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR333 AME
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 68,522 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 68,514 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 68,031 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 68,031 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 67,162 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 65,929 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 65,929 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 64,741 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust

Fail 14 Dec 2015 64,741 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases top of pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 17 Dec 2014 63,309 miles

corrosion on center exhaust

Fail 17 Dec 2014 63,309 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion on center exhaust

Pass 11 Dec 2013 62,044 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 60,616 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 60,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 59,350 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 59,350 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 57,754 miles

corrosion on left hand sill upper and lower

corrosion on right hand top sill

Fail 13 Nov 2009 56,074 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

light corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 13 Nov 2009 56,074 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

light corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 20 Nov 2008 54,647 miles

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

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

small cut left hand rear tyre

Fail 11 Nov 2008 54,639 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

small cut left hand rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2007 53,337 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 53,220 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 49,211 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 49,209 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R333 AME is a 1997 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 1997 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 53,214 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 R333 AME, 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 29 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R333 AME is a 1997 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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