MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,834 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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An item not tested (Manual)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
both front inner disc faces slightly pitted
nearside rear door does not open from outside/but stays in secure position
no seat belts fitted to occasional centre tip up seats (dorchester limo)
wiper arm linkage ball slightly worn but not affecting operation
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Dorchester?
Based on 10,955 MOT tests across 987 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F482 UHG is a 1988 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 75,254 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 F482 UHG, 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 38 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of F482 UHG?
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What year was F482 UHG registered?
F482 UHG is a 1988 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 13 December 1988.
Is F482 UHG safe to buy?
The MOT history for F482 UHG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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