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S11 GBL

1998 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,208 mi
Last recorded47,208 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Dorchester54,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 GBL
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 47,208 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 46,063 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 1 Jul 2014 44,843 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,413 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 40,791 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 36,591 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 36,591 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 34,258 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 32,069 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 31,785 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 30,044 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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S11 GBL is a 1998 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1998 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 54,800 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 S11 GBL, 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 28 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S11 GBL registered?

S11 GBL is a 1998 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S11 GBL safe to buy?

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