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R553 HRN

1997 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,372 mi
Last recorded68,372 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Dorchester53,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 HRN
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 68,372 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 68,372 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 68,027 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 68,027 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 65,558 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 65,558 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 63,393 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 63,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2012 60,483 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,297 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 47,101 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,807 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 50,786 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 40,491 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 46,759 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 45,258 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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R553 HRN is a 1997 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R553 HRN, 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 R553 HRN registered?

R553 HRN is a 1997 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R553 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 HRN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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