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L222 TFS

2004 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,533 mi
Last recorded125,533 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester57,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 TFS
MakeColeman Milne
ModelFord Fairlane Dorchester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 125,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 124,649 miles

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Central Front Lower propshaft ceter bearing has play in it

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear lower all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 124,447 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 123,453 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 121,943 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 121,943 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 120,640 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 118,437 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 115,849 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 114,025 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 111,929 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 111,929 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 108,187 miles

bonnet cable release bracket broken.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 97,076 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 97,073 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 86,229 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to wear

Fail 24 Aug 2011 86,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

hand brake reqs adjustment

n/s/r tyre starting to wear

Pass 31 Aug 2010 72,844 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,212 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 62,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 52,553 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 39,965 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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L222 TFS is a 2004 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 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 57,139 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 L222 TFS, 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 22 years old, this Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L222 TFS is a 2004 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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