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G27 KCW

1989 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,448 mi
Last recorded117,448 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Dorchester69,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG27 KCW
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 117,448 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 117,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 108,537 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 108,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside 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.

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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G27 KCW is a 1989 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G27 KCW, 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 G27 KCW registered?

G27 KCW is a 1989 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G27 KCW safe to buy?

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