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D640 THS

1987 Ford Dorchester

Gold Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,861 mi
Last recorded67,861 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Dorchester63,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD640 THS
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 67,861 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 66,832 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 66,832 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 64,924 miles

Offside rear tyre nearing limit.

Rear fuel pump mounting bush worn.

Slight corrosion to floor and sills.

Slight corrosion to front brake pipes.

Pass 21 May 2009 64,247 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 64,247 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 63,498 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 63,492 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 63,053 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 63,052 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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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D640 THS is a 1987 Ford Dorchester in Gold with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D640 THS, 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 D640 THS registered?

D640 THS is a 1987 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D640 THS safe to buy?

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