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G515 ECW

1989 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,688 mi
Last recorded88,688 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Dorchester69,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG515 ECW
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2009 88,688 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 May 2008 86,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R Wheel arch in rusty condition

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

O/S/R Cill holed

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 84,401 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 81,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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G515 ECW 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 100%.

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 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 G515 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 G515 ECW registered?

G515 ECW is a 1989 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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