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YCR 49J

1971 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,347 mi
Last recorded47,347 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCR 49J
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2006 47,347 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2005 47,346 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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YCR 49J is a 1971 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YCR 49J, 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 55 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YCR 49J registered?

YCR 49J is a 1971 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 19 April 1971.

Is YCR 49J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCR 49J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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