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P31 UEX

1997 Ford Dorchester

Multi-colour Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,322 mi
Last recorded38,322 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Ford Dorchester53,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 UEX
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 38,322 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 36,551 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 36,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 36,459 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 35,787 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 32,591 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 32,187 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 30,356 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 27,791 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 27,548 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,498 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 27,320 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,280 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 26,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 26,497 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2008 26,497 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2007 25,917 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 25,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 25,362 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 25,340 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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P31 UEX is a 1997 Ford Dorchester in Multi-colour with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P31 UEX, 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 P31 UEX registered?

P31 UEX is a 1997 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P31 UEX safe to buy?

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