MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,158 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security / Under Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security / Under Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security / Under Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security / Under Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
exhaust corroded
Fluid leak, but not excessive thermostat housing ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside centre sill
centre row of occasional seats have no belts
corrosion to o/s outer sill outside prescribed area
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
centre row of occasional seats have no belts
corrosion to o/s outer sill outside prescribed area
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
corrosion to both rear sills
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
advise occasional use fold away seats fitted in back no seatbelts
advise some corrosion to both rear outer sills
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Dorchester?
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S275 JCK is a 1998 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S275 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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S275 JCK is a 1998 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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