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C45 JOB

1986 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,923 mi
Last recorded91,923 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Ford Dorchester76,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC45 JOB
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 91,923 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 91,714 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 91,373 miles

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

areas of corrosion to underside

Fail 19 Mar 2020 91,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 12 Apr 2019 89,282 miles

Corrosion to offside sill

Pass 28 Feb 2017 88,400 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 85,351 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 84,541 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 84,526 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 84,526 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 84,472 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 84,127 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 83,937 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 83,625 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 83,326 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 82,811 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 82,280 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 82,008 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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C45 JOB is a 1986 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1986 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 76,785 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 C45 JOB, 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 40 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C45 JOB registered?

C45 JOB is a 1986 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 8 January 1986.

Is C45 JOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C45 JOB 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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