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PO56 UPB

2006 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,226 mi
Last recorded121,226 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester76,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 UPB
MakeColeman Milne
ModelFord Fairlane Dorchester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2025 121,226 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Lower Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 120,825 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 120,091 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 120,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 119,414 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Front (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 119,414 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Front (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 116,734 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play also sounds slightly noisy when rotated (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

floor pan corroding underside

o/s/r tyre valve cracking with age

Fail 13 Mar 2018 116,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play also sounds slightly noisy when rotated (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

floor pan corroding underside

o/s/r tyre valve cracking with age

Pass 7 Mar 2017 113,069 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 104,678 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 104,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 91,970 miles

front wipers slight smear

Pass 11 Sep 2013 79,345 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 68,217 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 68,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,051 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 45,079 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 45,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 35,237 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 35,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

How Reliable is the Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester?

Based on 1,710 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,714
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 64
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18
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PO56 UPB is a 2006 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 76,814 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 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO56 UPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PO56 UPB is a 2006 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester, first registered on 10 December 2006.

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