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E623 WDA

1987 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,002 mi
Last recorded154,002 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Dorchester63,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE623 WDA
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 154,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2007 158,506 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 158,216 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 158,196 miles

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

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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E623 WDA is a 1987 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E623 WDA, 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 E623 WDA registered?

E623 WDA is a 1987 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is E623 WDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E623 WDA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E623 WDA have outstanding finance?

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