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N9 BNC

1997 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,932 mi
Last recorded76,932 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Dorchester53,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 BNC
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 76,932 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2009 76,932 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2008 74,851 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 72,378 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 68,651 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 63,643 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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N9 BNC is a 1997 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 53,214 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 N9 BNC, 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 29 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N9 BNC registered?

N9 BNC is a 1997 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is N9 BNC safe to buy?

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