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R563 HRN

1997 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,290 mi
Last recorded68,290 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Dorchester53,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR563 HRN
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 68,290 miles

Nearside Outer sill rusty

Offside Front headlight chip

Offside outer sill rusty

Pass 11 May 2016 66,420 miles

Front Exhaust deteriorated (flexi)

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

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 64,393 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 64,393 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2014 61,307 miles

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

rust scabs on sills

Fail 29 Apr 2014 61,302 miles

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

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

rust scabs on sills

Pass 15 May 2013 57,392 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 51,978 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 66,772 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 38,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 29,111 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,552 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,157 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 27,685 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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R563 HRN is a 1997 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R563 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R563 HRN registered?

R563 HRN is a 1997 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R563 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R563 HRN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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