MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,977 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Dorchester?
Based on 10,955 MOT tests across 987 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YH55 DRE is a 2005 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 2005 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 68,640 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 YH55 DRE, 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 21 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was YH55 DRE registered?
YH55 DRE is a 2005 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 September 2005.
Is YH55 DRE safe to buy?
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