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V867 OBA

1999 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,239 mi
Last recorded68,239 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Dorchester51,473 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV867 OBA
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 68,239 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 67,828 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 67,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroding not to excess

Fail 20 Nov 2018 67,642 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both outer sills corroding not to excess

Pass 23 Nov 2017 65,987 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 63,878 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 63,878 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 61,983 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside inner track rod has slight play

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around pump area (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 59,530 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 57,114 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside wiper split

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 53,476 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 53,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 50,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 47,783 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 44,819 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 42,011 miles

CRACK IN WINDSCREEN OUT SIDE SWEP AREA

DAMAGED TO OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS

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

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFF

Pass 4 Dec 2008 42,007 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 38,792 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 34,681 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 34,675 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V867 OBA is a 1999 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V867 OBA, 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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V867 OBA is a 1999 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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