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R205 UKV

1997 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,821 mi
Last recorded34,821 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Dorchester53,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 UKV
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 34,821 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 34,821 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,611 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2008 28,772 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 28,769 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2007 26,755 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 26,755 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 23,614 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 21,666 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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R205 UKV is a 1997 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R205 UKV, 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 R205 UKV registered?

R205 UKV is a 1997 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R205 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 UKV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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