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PM03 CCD

2003 Ford Dorchester

Maroon Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,900 mi
Last recorded32,900 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Dorchester41,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM03 CCD
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 32,900 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 31,839 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 28,729 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 28,718 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 28,629 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 28,629 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 28,324 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 27,962 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 27,288 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 26,921 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 26,321 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 25,789 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 23,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake travel

Pass 16 Mar 2012 21,607 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front inner brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,012 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

travel park brake

Pass 24 Mar 2010 17,968 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 17,617 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,748 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 12,652 miles

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

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

Offside Inner 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 28 Feb 2008 12,491 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 9,338 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 6,629 miles

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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PM03 CCD is a 2003 Ford Dorchester in Maroon with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 41,701 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PM03 CCD, 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 23 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PM03 CCD registered?

PM03 CCD is a 2003 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is PM03 CCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PM03 CCD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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