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PG53 UCF

2003 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

38,439 mi
Last recorded38,439 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester34,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 38,439 miles

all brake pipes cover in under seal

Fail 6 Oct 2025 38,418 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all brake pipes cover in under seal

Pass 6 Jun 2025 38,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2025 38,358 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

hand brake requires adjusment

Pass 9 Sep 2024 37,633 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 36,980 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 36,668 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 35,795 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 35,720 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 35,479 miles

hand brake hi

very corroded in places

Pass 24 Sep 2018 35,165 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 34,686 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 34,463 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 34,007 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 34,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 30,807 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 26,310 miles

exhaust heat shields loose

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f brake noisy

o/s/f shocker leaking slightly

o/s/r subframe bush split

power steering oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2011 26,304 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust heat shields loose

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f shocker leaking slightly

o/s/r subframe bush split

power steering oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 23,569 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 23,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 19,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 16,163 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 12,198 miles

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 UCF is a 2003 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UCF, 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 UCF is a 2003 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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