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M851 RNY

1995 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,657 mi
Last recorded41,657 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 1995 Ford Dorchester53,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM851 RNY
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2020 41,657 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 39,482 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 39,465 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2016 34,776 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2016 34,776 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,886 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 32,877 miles

Slight play in O/S/F rack arm

Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,377 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 31,590 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak rocker gaskets

surface rust on rear sills

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,755 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 29,962 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,875 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 27,782 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 26,477 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 25,116 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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M851 RNY is a 1995 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 53,529 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 M851 RNY, 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 31 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M851 RNY registered?

M851 RNY is a 1995 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 3 January 1995.

Is M851 RNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M851 RNY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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