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SJI 4351

1984 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,092 mi
Last recorded89,092 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1984 Ford Dorchester81,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJI 4351
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2018 89,092 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 87,309 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 85,007 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 85,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep area (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear lamps have a product on the lenses but not affecting light out put

Pass 22 May 2015 84,450 miles

o/s/f inner wing corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 20 May 2015 84,450 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

o/s/f inner wing corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 12 Mar 2014 83,673 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 78,875 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 17 Oct 2012 78,868 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 29 Sep 2011 76,313 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 75,654 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 75,510 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 75,510 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 75,212 miles

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

both front metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r outer drive shaft boot split

Fail 2 Sep 2008 75,212 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r outer drive shaft boot split

Pass 6 Apr 2007 74,527 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 74,504 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

both rear solid brake pipes rusty †slight wear in o/s steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2006 72,864 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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SJI 4351 is a 1984 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1984 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 81,224 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 SJI 4351, 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 42 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJI 4351 is a 1984 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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