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PN05 FVP

2005 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

119,001 mi
Last recorded119,001 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Dorchester68,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 FVP
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 119,001 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 119,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 118,652 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 118,003 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 116,979 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 112,508 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 109,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 106,651 miles

Advanced corrosion to the rear floor seams on the offside and nearside floor pans

Advanced corrosion to the top inner wing areas

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 106,625 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour bulb colour has deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort very low effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint VERY WORN (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour bulb colour has deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)

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

Advanced corrosion to the rear floor seams on the offside and nearside floor pans

Advanced corrosion to the top inner wing areas

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 103,916 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 96,098 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 96,098 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 88,371 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 88,371 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 77,558 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 77,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 68,928 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 68,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

FRONT BBAKE DISCS SCORED.

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 63,901 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 63,900 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,085 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 59,084 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 49,070 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 49,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 39,711 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 31,171 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 FVP is a 2005 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PN05 FVP, 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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What year was PN05 FVP registered?

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

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