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F605 FEC

1989 Ford Dorchester

White Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,571 mi
Last recorded59,571 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Dorchester69,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF605 FEC
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,571 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2007 59,246 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 59,239 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

O/s and n/s front and reaqr brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2006 59,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 59,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F605 FEC is a 1989 Ford Dorchester in White with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 69,067 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 F605 FEC, 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 37 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F605 FEC registered?

F605 FEC is a 1989 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 26 June 1989.

Is F605 FEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F605 FEC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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