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N4 BNC

2006 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,371 mi
Last recorded99,371 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Dorchester75,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 BNC
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 99,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 May 2021 99,347 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended center (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 98,213 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 93,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 90,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 90,959 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 84,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 May 2016 84,180 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken at bottom (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken at bottom (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 78,921 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2015 78,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 72,866 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2013 67,594 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 59,493 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 59,486 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 50,465 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 50,451 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside mirror broke

Pass 25 Aug 2010 42,452 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,474 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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N4 BNC is a 2006 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N4 BNC, 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.

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What year was N4 BNC registered?

N4 BNC is a 2006 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 2 October 2006.

Is N4 BNC safe to buy?

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