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V16 CRS

1999 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,522 mi
Last recorded64,522 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Dorchester51,473 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 CRS
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 64,522 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 64,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak from gearbox oil cooler

slight corrosion on n/s sill

Pass 27 Sep 2013 64,509 miles

oil leak from gearbox oil cooler

slight corrosion on n/s sill

Pass 31 Jul 2012 62,651 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 62,651 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 59,375 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 59,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some light cracking on n/s/r tyre side wall

Fail 21 Jul 2010 55,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some light cracking on n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 22 Jul 2009 52,563 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 52,334 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 49,927 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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V16 CRS is a 1999 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 51,473 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 V16 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 27 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V16 CRS registered?

V16 CRS is a 1999 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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