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R564 HRN

1997 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,301 mi
Last recorded40,301 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Dorchester53,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR564 HRN
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 40,301 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 37,821 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 37,201 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 35,220 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 34,201 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 32,185 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 32,167 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 30,664 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit at time of test

slight blow centre exhaust

Pass 5 May 2011 29,284 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 28,682 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2009 28,133 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2008 27,537 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 27,113 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 27,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 26,398 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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R564 HRN is a 1997 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R564 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 R564 HRN registered?

R564 HRN is a 1997 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R564 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R564 HRN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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