MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,100 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
hand braek noisey
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.
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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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