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PA02 CSO

2002 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,137 mi
Last recorded61,137 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Dorchester59,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA02 CSO
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 61,137 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 60,721 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 60,720 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 58,523 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 58,523 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 54,455 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 54,454 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center mount broke (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 51,824 miles

Centre Exhaust rubber perished

Pass 2 Nov 2015 49,732 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mount split

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

mist of oil steering rack

Pass 22 May 2013 47,250 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 47,250 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 40,367 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,362 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 32,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 29,717 miles

rear pads wearing thin

steering rack gaitors slightly weeping oil

Fail 28 Apr 2009 29,717 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear pads wearing thin

steering rack gaitors slightly weeping oil

Pass 25 Apr 2008 26,346 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 22,302 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 19,073 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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PA02 CSO is a 2002 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 2002 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 59,056 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PA02 CSO, 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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PA02 CSO is a 2002 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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