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PG08 YCU

2008 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,709 mi
Last recorded81,709 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester66,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 YCU
MakeColeman Milne
ModelFord Fairlane Dorchester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 81,709 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bad on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 81,707 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main front to rear pipes at rear (All rear pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bad on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 79,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 78,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Lower bush casing worn away (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 78,055 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor area marked yellow (front/middle of vehicle) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm area marked yellow (box section ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Floor area marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Lower bush casing worn away (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 76,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear pipes corroded and covered in underseal unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 73,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 71,559 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 71,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at front in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 71,337 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at front in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 67,387 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 64,907 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 62,166 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,615 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 55,268 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,461 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 39,727 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 31,612 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,612 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,571 miles

How Reliable is the Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester?

Based on 1,710 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,714
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 64
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18
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PG08 YCU is a 2008 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 66,987 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 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PG08 YCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PG08 YCU is a 2008 Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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