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BSZ 8542

2007 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,507 mi
Last recorded102,507 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester75,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSZ 8542
MakeColeman Milne
ModelFord Fairlane Dorchester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2025 102,507 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 98,629 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 95,169 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 81,532 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 75,424 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 73,372 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 73,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 72,589 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 64,354 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 57,125 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 46,039 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2014 35,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 30,928 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2013 30,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2012 27,368 miles

wear to front tyres inner edges borderline

Pass 19 May 2011 22,933 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wear to both front tyres on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2010 17,770 miles

How Reliable is the Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester?

Based on 1,710 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,714
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 64
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18
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BSZ 8542 is a 2007 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2007 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 75,424 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BSZ 8542, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 19 years old, this Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BSZ 8542 is a 2007 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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