Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester reliable? We analysed 1,710 real MOT tests across 101 vehicles to find out.
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The Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, parking brake recording little or no effort and parking brake lever has no reserve travel. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester.
Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 50 | 76.0% | 34,812 | 46,518 | 56,942 |
| 2010 | 259 | 73.0% | 36,550 | 56,518 | 88,560 |
| 2009 | 95 | 82.1% | 45,811 | 60,715 | 81,260 |
| 2008 | 97 | 82.5% | 48,461 | 66,987 | 110,857 |
| 2007 | 285 | 76.8% | 50,974 | 75,424 | 96,385 |
| 2006 | 159 | 67.3% | 53,833 | 76,814 | 106,412 |
| 2005 | 203 | 73.9% | 42,904 | 68,041 | 91,456 |
| 2004 | 243 | 77.8% | 32,318 | 57,139 | 94,902 |
| 2003 | 152 | 72.4% | 23,568 | 34,475 | 49,371 |
| 2002 | 147 | 68.0% | 45,250 | 59,002 | 82,655 |
How Long Does a Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester Last?
Based on 101 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester vehicles on UK roads.
Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
82.5% MOT pass rate from 97 tests
67.3% MOT pass rate from 159 tests
The best year to buy a used Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester is 2008, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.5% across 97 tests. The 2006 model year has the lowest pass rate at 67.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester THIS CAR | 74.6% | 1,710 | 61,004 mi | 24 yrs |
| Coleman Milne Rosedale | 84.8% | 1,841 | 21,293 mi | 10 yrs |
| Coleman Milne Norwood | 80.3% | 1,806 | 27,798 mi | 10 yrs |
| Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Griffin ED S/s | 80.1% | 667 | 50,003 mi | — yrs |
| Mazda MX-3 V6 | 60.6% | 913 | 99,410 mi | 32 yrs |
Compared to the Coleman Milne Rosedale (84.8% pass rate) and the Coleman Milne Norwood (80.3% pass rate), the Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.6% across 1,710 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (64 recorded failures), parking brake recording little or no effort (37), and parking brake lever has no reserve travel (32). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester owner drives around 3,714 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester models stay on UK roads for around 24 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.