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PE13 LJY

2013 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,649 mi
Last recorded75,649 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Dorchester50,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 75,649 miles

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

Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear and offside front - both tyres also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers deteriorated.

Pass 17 Apr 2025 71,836 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 66,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 64,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

vehicle underbody undersealed, including brake pipes and hoses

Pass 7 Jun 2022 61,160 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 57,039 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 56,708 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 49,809 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 40,550 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 40,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both number plate light (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 34,981 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 33,188 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 33,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 24,715 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 24,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LJY is a 2013 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJY, 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.

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What year was PE13 LJY registered?

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

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