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PN04 HXG

2004 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,168 mi
Last recorded70,168 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Dorchester62,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN04 HXG
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 70,168 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 68,027 miles

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

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Nov 2017 67,475 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Body has slight corrosion various (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 67,471 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (water ingress) (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Body has slight corrosion various (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 66,355 miles

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

offside rear brake back plate corroded not to excess

Fail 25 Oct 2016 66,354 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding on (3.5.1k)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

offside rear brake back plate corroded not to excess

Fail 18 Jan 2016 66,346 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2013 63,530 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,860 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 57,372 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 52,898 miles

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

fuel filter corroded at bracket

Pass 25 Aug 2009 49,694 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 49,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 45,167 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 45,167 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 42,326 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 42,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,247 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 18,766 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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PN04 HXG is a 2004 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 PN04 HXG, 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.

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PN04 HXG is a 2004 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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