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PN05 FWM

2005 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,599 mi
Last recorded127,599 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Dorchester68,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 127,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 124,691 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 118,719 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 118,719 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 116,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 111,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 106,607 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 104,044 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 97,969 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 91,254 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,786 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 81,678 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 72,575 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 72,575 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 63,038 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 63,035 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 57,068 miles

Nearside Inner Front 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)

Fail 3 May 2012 57,045 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 49,921 miles

etc light on

Fail 4 May 2011 49,918 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

etc light on

Pass 10 May 2010 41,434 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 41,429 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 32,381 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 22,166 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 FWM is a 2005 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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