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V880 ECK

1999 Ford Dorchester

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,136 mi
Last recorded11,136 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Dorchester51,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV880 ECK
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 11,136 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 11,130 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 11,129 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 10,228 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 9,451 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 8,413 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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V880 ECK is a 1999 Ford Dorchester in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V880 ECK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V880 ECK registered?

V880 ECK is a 1999 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is V880 ECK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V880 ECK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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