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PG53 TBV

2003 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

56,042 mi
Last recorded56,042 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester34,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 TBV
MakeColeman Milne
ModelFord Fairlane Dorchester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 56,042 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 56,041 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 56,040 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 53,218 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 48,013 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 42,219 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 37,348 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 37,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 32,214 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 31,127 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2015 30,444 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 30,436 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2014 27,664 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 27,018 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,781 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,308 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 20,321 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 17,395 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 17,395 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,055 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 15,055 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 12,959 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 10,827 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 10,827 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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PG53 TBV is a 2003 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 34,475 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 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PG53 TBV, 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 23 years old, this Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PG53 TBV is a 2003 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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