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P709 VFV

1997 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,651 mi
Last recorded45,651 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Dorchester53,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP709 VFV
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 45,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 45,250 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 42,776 miles

slight engine misfire???

Pass 8 Mar 2014 42,665 miles

All 4 Tyres Cracking On Sidewalls

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 41,865 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,977 miles

cracks in treads n/s front tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,360 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 40,355 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 37,887 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 37,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 35,836 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 35,825 miles

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

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

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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P709 VFV is a 1997 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P709 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.

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What year was P709 VFV registered?

P709 VFV is a 1997 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P709 VFV safe to buy?

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