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PN05 FVO

2005 Ford Dorchester

Pink Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,949 mi
Last recorded135,949 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Dorchester68,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 FVO
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2005
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 135,949 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 135,942 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 133,619 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 133,618 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2021 127,443 miles

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

long travel to parking brake

Pass 4 Nov 2020 121,910 miles

judder from power steering

wear in anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 21 May 2019 117,687 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 106,956 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 96,176 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 94,027 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 23 May 2016 94,023 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded and leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour faded to white in places (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Apr 2015 87,084 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 87,084 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 79,013 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 5 Apr 2013 68,640 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 68,637 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 62,166 miles

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)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 62,163 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

Pass 4 May 2011 54,638 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 54,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2010 46,386 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,135 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 29,817 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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PN05 FVO is a 2005 Ford Dorchester in Pink with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 PN05 FVO, 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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PN05 FVO is a 2005 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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