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LU06 NVE

2006 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,152 mi
Last recorded98,152 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Dorchester75,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU06 NVE
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 98,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 95,712 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 95,229 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 93,336 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 91,346 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 91,346 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 82,513 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 82,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 73,451 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 73,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,125 miles

long travel on parking brake

Fail 27 Oct 2015 65,125 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

long travel on parking brake

Pass 3 Sep 2014 57,143 miles

front brake pads low

offside rear tyre tread depth low

Pass 24 Aug 2013 49,444 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 49,383 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 40,984 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,291 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 26,451 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 18,588 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

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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LU06 NVE is a 2006 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 75,244 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 LU06 NVE, 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 20 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LU06 NVE registered?

LU06 NVE is a 2006 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 17 August 2006.

Is LU06 NVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LU06 NVE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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