MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,186 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x 2 (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe (2.3.3b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre has exessive cuts tread not deep enough to reach tread
offside front tyre has exessive cuts in tread not deep enough to reach cords
How Reliable is the Ford Dorchester?
Based on 10,955 MOT tests across 987 vehicles.
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K444 DOR is a 1998 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1998 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 54,800 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 K444 DOR, 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 28 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was K444 DOR registered?
K444 DOR is a 1998 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is K444 DOR safe to buy?
The MOT history for K444 DOR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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