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S273 JCK

1998 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,102 mi
Last recorded72,102 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Dorchester54,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS273 JCK
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 72,102 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 72,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 71,879 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 71,877 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2017 71,785 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 68,367 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 68,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,094 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,563 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 57,852 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 55,622 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 52,373 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2008 47,700 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 46,753 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 46,753 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 46,739 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 42,698 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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S273 JCK is a 1998 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 S273 JCK, 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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S273 JCK is a 1998 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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