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NNZ 1425

1987 Ford Dorchester

Cream Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,478 mi
Last recorded50,478 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1987 Ford Dorchester63,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNZ 1425
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 50,478 miles

Nearside sills thin in places

Fail 13 Feb 2017 50,478 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill ending (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside sills thin in places

Pass 15 Apr 2015 53,000 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,002 miles

Underside of vehicle adorned with a thick black sticky substance possibly underseal.

Fail 14 Apr 2014 49,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Underside of vehicle adorned with a thick black sticky substance possibly underseal.

Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,915 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 47,856 miles

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

corrosion to n/s sill outside of prescribed areas.

o/s/r tyre wall perished.

rearmost exhaust rubber partially unhooked.

Fail 22 Nov 2011 47,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

corrosion to n/s sill outside of prescribed areas.

o/s/r tyre wall perished.

rearmost exhaust rubber partially unhooked.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 47,820 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Jun 2009 47,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2007 47,658 miles

lower column bush worn

Fail 21 Feb 2007 47,650 miles

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

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall, but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

fuel filter casing and fuel pump casing corroded, and mountings deteriorated

slight corrosion on o/s and n/s rear brake hose ferrels, from main pipe to axle pipes

Pass 1 Mar 2006 47,381 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 47,381 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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NNZ 1425 is a 1987 Ford Dorchester in Cream with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 63,588 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 NNZ 1425, 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 39 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NNZ 1425 registered?

NNZ 1425 is a 1987 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 10 December 1987.

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