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PE55 VJK

2005 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,812 mi
Last recorded101,812 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Dorchester68,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 VJK
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 101,812 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jan 2026 101,812 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2025 83,180 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 81,264 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 77,178 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 72,368 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 68,053 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 67,930 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 64,931 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 61,072 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 56,227 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 56,227 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 51,031 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 49,997 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 49,997 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,838 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 47,585 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 45,521 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 43,168 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 43,157 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,508 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 40,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 35,349 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 35,349 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 35,326 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 35,326 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 31,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PE55 VJK is a 2005 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PE55 VJK, 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 PE55 VJK registered?

PE55 VJK is a 2005 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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