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SA03 BRM

2003 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,856 mi
Last recorded38,856 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester34,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 BRM
MakeColeman Milne
ModelFord Fairlane Dorchester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 38,856 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 38,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 19 Jun 2019 38,521 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 37,319 miles

anti roll bar linkage has slight play in ball joint front both sides

Fail 15 May 2018 37,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

anti roll bar linkage has slight play in ball joint front both sides

Fail 24 Apr 2018 37,312 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged loom (3.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake lights flickering

Pass 12 Oct 2016 30,327 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 26,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 25,825 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2010 24,641 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 21,268 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 19,853 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 19,850 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

FEED TO STARTER INSECURE

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 16,723 miles

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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SA03 BRM is a 2003 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 34,475 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 SA03 BRM, 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 23 years old, this Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SA03 BRM is a 2003 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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