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PE55 VJV

2005 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,948 mi
Last recorded106,948 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Dorchester68,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2024 106,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/turret spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired RUSTY (1.1.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 106,761 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working stuck on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn centre bush (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Seat belt missing both rear outer seats (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2023 106,634 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 105,237 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 104,234 miles

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

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 104,234 miles

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

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 103,762 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 103,464 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 99,654 miles

back box outer skin corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Oct 2017 99,654 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

back box outer skin corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Oct 2016 95,662 miles

back box outer skin corroded

front break pads 70% worn

Fail 5 Oct 2016 95,662 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

back box outer skin corroded

front break pads 70% worn

Pass 12 Oct 2015 91,151 miles

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2015 91,151 miles

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

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 87,588 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 80,929 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 73,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 61,699 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 61,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 50,879 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 50,879 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,854 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 39,854 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 30,035 miles

Nearside Rear 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 VJV is a 2005 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VJV, 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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PE55 VJV is a 2005 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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