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K877 LUA

1993 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,178 mi
Last recorded76,178 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Ford Dorchester67,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK877 LUA
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 76,178 miles

both sills corroded

brake pipes in general slight corrosion

engine oil leak

front coil springs corroded

slight play in lower steering column bush

Pass 6 Jun 2013 74,287 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 74,287 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 67,590 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 67,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 67,577 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight run out to front brakes as recorded on roller brake tester

Pass 29 Jan 2010 66,186 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 64,622 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 64,622 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 60,093 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 60,057 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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K877 LUA is a 1993 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1993 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 67,304 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 K877 LUA, 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 33 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K877 LUA registered?

K877 LUA is a 1993 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 14 June 1993.

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