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PN02 NXM

2002 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

60,318 mi
Last recorded60,318 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Dorchester59,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN02 NXM
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2021 60,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear sill sections holed and corroded near wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in poor condition (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sill sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 60,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 59,854 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 58,245 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 57,767 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 57,264 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 56,877 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 56,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 53,955 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 51,761 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 49,139 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 46,644 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 46,600 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 44,068 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,572 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 33,447 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 33,130 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,750 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 27,750 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,381 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 22,381 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 17,488 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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PN02 NXM is a 2002 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 PN02 NXM, 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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PN02 NXM is a 2002 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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