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UXI 8294

1998 Ford Dorchester

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,760 mi
Last recorded73,760 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Dorchester54,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXI 8294
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2011 73,760 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside sill covered will aluminium sheet unable to assess for corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2010 60,258 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 59,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

emissions poor

n/s sill poor

Pass 10 Jan 2008 57,279 miles

Steering rack offside and nearside inner ends worn.

Fail 4 Jan 2008 57,275 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Steering rack offside and nearside inner ends worn.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 55,707 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 55,704 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

h.c. levels poor

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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UXI 8294 is a 1998 Ford Dorchester in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UXI 8294, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UXI 8294 registered?

UXI 8294 is a 1998 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is UXI 8294 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UXI 8294 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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