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PX53 KBK

2003 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

44,560 mi
Last recorded44,560 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Dorchester41,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 KBK
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 44,560 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Fail 10 Aug 2017 44,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/60/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in various places.

N/s front tyre is worn on the inner edge & will expose the cords shortly.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit & has a nail in the edge of the tread.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 42,754 miles

corrosion under vehicle

front - rear brake pipes heavily undersealed

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Aug 2016 42,754 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/s rear outer sill (5.2.6)

corrosion under vehicle

front - rear brake pipes heavily undersealed

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2015 41,121 miles

Rear suspension bushes are deteriorating.

Slight play in o/s rear anti roll bar link.

Some fluctuation on rear braking efforts.

There is a nail in the edge of the tread of the n/s rear tyre.

Fail 4 Aug 2015 40,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel - marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside rear wheelarch - marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside rear wheelarch - marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle of outer sill panel - various places (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis around rear mounting of rear subframe - marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel - marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside rear wheelarch - marked (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs look worn & corroded.

Rear suspension bushes are deteriorating.

Slight play in o/s rear anti roll bar link.

Some fluctuation on front braking efforts.

Some fluctuation on rear braking efforts.

There is a nail in the edge of the tread of the n/s rear tyre.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 39,230 miles

Front brake discs are worn & corroded.

Some oil on steering rack.

Fail 13 Aug 2014 39,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front brake discs are worn & corroded.

O/s front chassis is excessively corroded, but outside the area covered by the mot.

O/s front inner sill is excessively corroded, but outside the area covered by the mot.

Some oil on steering rack.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 37,310 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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PX53 KBK is a 2003 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PX53 KBK, 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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PX53 KBK is a 2003 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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