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K999 MFF

2005 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,966 mi
Last recorded85,966 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Dorchester68,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK999 MFF
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 85,966 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 85,317 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 84,331 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 84,331 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 83,054 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 83,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2020 81,156 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 81,156 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 79,330 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 77,222 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 74,162 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 71,355 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 67,031 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 62,210 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 58,726 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,324 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 51,315 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,454 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,867 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 39,863 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,518 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 25,311 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 25,304 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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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K999 MFF is a 2005 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 68,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K999 MFF, 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 21 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K999 MFF registered?

K999 MFF is a 2005 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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The MOT history for K999 MFF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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