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PN05 FWL

2005 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,170 mi
Last recorded80,170 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Dorchester68,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 FWL
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 80,170 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 69,469 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 69,466 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 58,672 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 58,672 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 47,913 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 75,190 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 47,755 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 36,173 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 36,171 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 27,283 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 17,778 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 FWL is a 2005 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FWL, 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 FWL registered?

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

Is PN05 FWL safe to buy?

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