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L305 DCW

1993 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,371 mi
Last recorded97,371 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Ford Dorchester67,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL305 DCW
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2011 97,371 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside rear outer drive shaft boot split

wind screen damage outside zone "A & B"

Pass 2 Jul 2010 96,731 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 95,261 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 88,571 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 83,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 76,504 miles

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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L305 DCW is a 1993 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 L305 DCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L305 DCW registered?

L305 DCW is a 1993 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L305 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L305 DCW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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