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E406 HRN

1987 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,328 mi
Last recorded50,328 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1987 Ford Dorchester63,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE406 HRN
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,328 miles

Vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 50,327 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 50,326 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 50,326 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 50,237 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 50,237 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front disks deterioated

Unable to visually inspect rear brakes

Pass 6 Nov 2008 49,578 miles

Both front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2007 48,486 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 47,466 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 46,173 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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E406 HRN is a 1987 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E406 HRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E406 HRN registered?

E406 HRN is a 1987 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 18 November 1987.

Is E406 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E406 HRN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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