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PO53 VHK

2003 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,385 mi
Last recorded72,385 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Dorchester41,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 VHK
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 72,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 71,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 71,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 70,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 67,644 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 67,644 miles

Emissions not tested engine getting hot (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 65,647 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread left at time of test.(1.6mm limit).

very slight play/wear in n/s/f track rod end not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 61,887 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Nov 2014 57,140 miles

engine bottom pully wobble at time of test.

o/s/f tyre low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

Fail 24 Nov 2014 57,140 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine bottom pully wobble at time of test.

o/s/f brake binding slightly not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f outer brake pad getting low not below limits at time of test.

o/s/f tyre low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 53,367 miles

Advanced corrosion to offside and nearside rear sills under vehicle.

Advanced corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch area.

All brakes slightly binding.

Corrosion to offside rear axle beam mounting areas.

Minor leak on centre exhaust section.

Fail 5 Dec 2013 53,356 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Advanced corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills under vehicle.

Advanced corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch.

Corrosion to offside rear axle beam mounting area.

Front brake discs are worn.

Front brake pads ( inners ) appear to be worn low.

Minor leack on centre exhaust pipe.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 44,911 miles

front brake pads look to be worn near to limit.

inner sills underfloor at rear both sides corroded.

near side front repeater faded near to white.

near side rear handbrake reading near lower limit.

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 1 Nov 2012 44,911 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake pads look to be worn close to limit suggest checked with wkeels off.

Inner sills underfloor at rear both sides corroded.

Nearside front repeater fading to white.

Nearside handbrake performance lower than offside and handbrake travel at limit.

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

Slight play in steering rack offside.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 35,949 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 34,762 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 34,762 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly worn/deteriorated

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,593 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 23,976 miles

h\brake travel

Fail 25 Sep 2007 23,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

h\brake travel

Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,148 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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PO53 VHK is a 2003 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 PO53 VHK, 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.

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PO53 VHK is a 2003 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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