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PE13 LJX

2013 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,251 mi
Last recorded75,251 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Dorchester50,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE13 LJX
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 75,251 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 69,179 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 61,857 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 60,318 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 57,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 55,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 51,710 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 51,495 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 51,495 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 45,754 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 37,976 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 26,391 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f & n/s/f (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 26,391 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f & n/s/f (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 19,986 miles

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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PE13 LJX is a 2013 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2013 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 50,222 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 PE13 LJX, 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 13 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE13 LJX registered?

PE13 LJX is a 2013 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 July 2013.

Is PE13 LJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE13 LJX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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