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PN02 NXZ

2002 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,201 mi
Last recorded87,201 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Dorchester59,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2025 87,201 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 87,131 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 84,432 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 83,787 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 83,043 miles

headlamps set on 2

Pass 27 May 2020 82,679 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 82,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 81,058 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 80,495 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 79,865 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 78,655 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 76,228 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 73,317 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 70,587 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 67,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 63,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 60,627 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 57,735 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 54,524 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 54,524 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 48,957 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 41,328 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 NXZ 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 86.4%.

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 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 PN02 NXZ, 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 NXZ is a 2002 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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