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G506 ECW

1989 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

72,308 mi
Last recorded72,308 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Dorchester69,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG506 ECW
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2006 72,308 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

INNER SILLS IN POOR CONDITION

NEAR SIDE REAR CV SPLIT

NEAR SIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED AND IN POOR CONDITION

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN AND PERISHED TO THE LIMIT!!!!!!!!

OFF SIDE OUTER SILL EXCESSIVLY CORRODED

OFF SIDE REAR DOOR IN VERY POOR CONDITION AT BOTTOM

OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED BADLY UNDER FIBER GLASS COVER .!!!!!!!!!

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED ON BOTH SIDE

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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G506 ECW is a 1989 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 G506 ECW, 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 G506 ECW registered?

G506 ECW is a 1989 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G506 ECW safe to buy?

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