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N8 MFF

2004 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

30,507 mi
Last recorded30,507 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester57,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 MFF
MakeColeman Milne
ModelFord Fairlane Dorchester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 30,507 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 29,763 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 28,807 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 27,843 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 26,739 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 24,975 miles

Front to rear brake pipes covered in underseal

Intermittant clicking from steering nothing found at time of test, further investigation required.

Pass 10 Jul 2018 24,241 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 23,220 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 22,051 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 20,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2014 18,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear exhaust section front mountain braket deteriorated corroded but section is still adequatly supported

Pass 20 Nov 2013 16,874 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 14,812 miles

n/s front tyre bald on inside edge

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

o/s front tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 23 Jan 2012 13,247 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 10,968 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 8,925 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 7,882 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 7,804 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 6,403 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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N8 MFF is a 2004 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N8 MFF, 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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N8 MFF is a 2004 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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