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PO54 GPY

2004 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,363 mi
Last recorded83,363 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Dorchester62,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 GPY
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 83,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 83,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 72,524 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 72,524 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 70,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod has slight play ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod has slight play ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 68,348 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Track rod has slight play ()

Fail 13 Oct 2020 68,348 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Track rod has slight play ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 65,083 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 61,761 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 58,381 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 54,720 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 50,919 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 47,061 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 47,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,779 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 39,318 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 36,020 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 31,964 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 31,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 27,534 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 27,534 miles

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

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

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 23 Apr 2008 22,227 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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PO54 GPY is a 2004 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 62,542 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 PO54 GPY, 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 22 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PO54 GPY is a 2004 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 17 October 2004.

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