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FB53 HZH

2003 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,100 mi
Last recorded49,100 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Dorchester41,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 HZH
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2015 49,100 miles

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

N/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges and deteriorated

N/S rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 49,100 miles

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

N/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges and deteriorated

N/S rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 47,553 miles

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

hand braek noisey

Pass 15 Aug 2013 45,650 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 45,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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FB53 HZH is a 2003 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 41,701 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 FB53 HZH, 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 23 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FB53 HZH registered?

FB53 HZH is a 2003 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FB53 HZH safe to buy?

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