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P705 VFV

1997 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,959 mi
Last recorded71,959 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Dorchester53,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP705 VFV
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 71,959 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 71,150 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2014 71,058 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2013 69,071 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 67,364 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2011 64,737 miles

both floor to sills slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,991 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 58,608 miles

both front floor to sills slight corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2008 55,258 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 52,126 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 48,317 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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P705 VFV is a 1997 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P705 VFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P705 VFV registered?

P705 VFV is a 1997 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P705 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P705 VFV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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