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D456 TWF

1987 Ford Dorchester

Cream Petrol 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,830 mi
Last recorded122,830 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Dorchester63,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD456 TWF
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,900cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 25 May 2022 122,830 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 122,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 122,259 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 122,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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D456 TWF is a 1987 Ford Dorchester in Cream with a 2,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 63,588 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 D456 TWF, 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 39 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D456 TWF registered?

D456 TWF is a 1987 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 16 June 1987.

Is D456 TWF safe to buy?

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