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V983 PTW

1999 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,044 mi
Last recorded67,044 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Dorchester51,473 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV983 PTW
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 67,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 65,781 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive in vicinity of power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

some brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 28 Feb 2019 65,781 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive in vicinity of power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split end,still clears screen ok (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

some brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 Feb 2018 65,482 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 64,539 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 63,388 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 62,347 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 60,918 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 59,961 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 59,103 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 57,838 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 56,536 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 55,447 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 55,065 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 53,312 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 50,871 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 50,871 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2005 47,875 miles

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

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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V983 PTW is a 1999 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V983 PTW, 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 V983 PTW registered?

V983 PTW is a 1999 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V983 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V983 PTW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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