1993 Ford Dorchester Auto — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1993 perform at MOT as they age
33 years
Current Age
71.9%
Latest Pass Rate
32
Total Tests (All Years)
72,580 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 16
This car: 71.9%
Average: 52.7%
✅ 19.2% above average (10212 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2009
71.9%
Age (yrs) 16Tests 32Avg Mileage 72,580Top Failure Brakes — 21.9%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1993 Ford Dorchester Auto, with age trends.
Brakes
21.9%
— Consistent
Suspension
15.6%
— Consistent
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
12.5%
— Consistent
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
12.5%
— Consistent
Steering
12.5%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 21.9% (16 yrs) | 21.9% (16 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Suspension | 15.6% (16 yrs) | 15.6% (16 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions | 12.5% (16 yrs) | 12.5% (16 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 12.5% (16 yrs) | 12.5% (16 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Steering | 12.5% (16 yrs) | 12.5% (16 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Ford Dorchester Auto cars manufactured in 1993 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 32 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.