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N15 MFD

2002 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

67,598 mi
Last recorded67,598 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Dorchester59,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 MFD
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 67,598 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 65,937 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 63,877 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 59,056 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 55,957 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 55,957 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 55,540 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,570 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 53,487 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 51,340 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 48,830 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link tight

Pass 2 Nov 2011 46,774 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 44,889 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 44,885 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,926 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 38,916 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 33,215 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 33,079 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 27,552 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 27,552 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 22,400 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 22,400 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 17,337 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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N15 MFD is a 2002 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2002 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 59,056 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 N15 MFD, 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 24 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N15 MFD is a 2002 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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