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XUX 352Y

1983 Ford Dorchester

Cream Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,700 mi
Last recorded59,700 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1983 Ford Dorchester72,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUX 352Y
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 59,700 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 59,564 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 59,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 58,056 miles

centre exhaust blowing slightly

offside door mirror damaged

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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XUX 352Y is a 1983 Ford Dorchester in Cream with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 72,170 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 XUX 352Y, 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 43 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XUX 352Y registered?

XUX 352Y is a 1983 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 21 June 1983.

Is XUX 352Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUX 352Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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