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PN09 FHB

2009 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,977 mi
Last recorded77,977 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Dorchester64,699 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN09 FHB
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 77,977 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 77,977 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 75,636 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 73,010 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 73,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 72,702 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 71,143 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 71,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 69,629 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 69,626 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 67,365 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,674 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 61,345 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 51,428 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,715 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 38,663 miles

Hand brake high

Pass 10 Feb 2012 27,994 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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PN09 FHB is a 2009 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 64,699 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 PN09 FHB, 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 17 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PN09 FHB registered?

PN09 FHB is a 2009 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is PN09 FHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN09 FHB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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