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PM04 KNX

2004 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

47,039 mi
Last recorded47,039 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Dorchester62,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM04 KNX
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 47,039 miles

Exhaust sealed..

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

long hand brake travel

Fail 30 Apr 2024 47,036 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded in places (6.1.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure rear spoiler (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 44,813 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 38,039 miles

All tyres slightly perishing

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 36,504 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 34,785 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 33,028 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 31,043 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 29,154 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 27,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

N/s and o/s rear lower suspension arm bush gaiters deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 26,138 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front wheels have slightly restricted free movement

N/s and o/s rear lower suspension arm outer bush gaiters deteriorated

N/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 10 Feb 2014 24,459 miles

n/s and o/s rear lower suspension arm outer bush gaiters slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Feb 2014 24,458 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s and o/s rear lower suspension arm outer bush gaiters slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2013 23,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 23,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 21,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 18,041 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 14,995 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 14,988 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 10,243 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 3,758 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 13,138 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 12,478 miles

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

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

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

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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PM04 KNX is a 2004 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 62,542 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 PM04 KNX, 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 22 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PM04 KNX registered?

PM04 KNX is a 2004 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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