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WIW 4360

1998 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,204 mi
Last recorded70,204 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Dorchester54,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 4360
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 70,204 miles

brake pipes corroded

sills corroded and weak

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 69,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

underbody,suspension and sills corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 69,218 miles

brake pipes corroded

handbrake only just made effort

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2022 69,211 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes corroded

underbody,suspension and sills corroded , some areas weak

Pass 11 Aug 2021 68,343 miles

sills corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 67,636 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2014 67,192 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 67,192 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 66,944 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 66,944 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 65,429 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,894 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 63,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes coverd under sealed

vehicle under sealed

Fail 22 Sep 2010 63,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pipes coverd under sealed

vehicle under sealed

Pass 15 May 2008 63,144 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 63,144 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Dec 2006 63,115 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 63,115 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 56,104 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 56,104 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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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WIW 4360 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 65%.

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 WIW 4360, 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 WIW 4360 registered?

WIW 4360 is a 1998 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is WIW 4360 safe to buy?

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