MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,751 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre slightly perished
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s steering rack gaiter split and leaking grease
n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres are slightly perished
How Reliable is the Ford Dorchester?
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A225 AJH is a 1983 Ford Dorchester in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 A225 AJH, 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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A225 AJH is a 1983 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 December 1983.
Is A225 AJH safe to buy?
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