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HBZ 881

2005 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

58,860 mi
Last recorded58,860 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester68,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBZ 881
MakeColeman Milne
ModelFord Fairlane Dorchester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 58,860 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 58,830 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 57,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 57,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In wheel arch Towards front of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch towards rear of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill next to rear control arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill next to control arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear of Front-Rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear of front- rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 54,744 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 53,244 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 50,847 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 50,847 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 49,415 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear coil springs corroded (both rear)

Fail 23 Oct 2019 49,373 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre size 2256016 98W extra load (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 46,267 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 46,267 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 43,331 miles

All four tyres perished

Front Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 40,163 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 37,284 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 34,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2014 34,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 32,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 32,822 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 29,815 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,310 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 20,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HBZ 881 is a 2005 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 68,041 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 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HBZ 881, 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 21 years old, this Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HBZ 881 is a 2005 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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