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PN09 FHD

2009 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,478 mi
Last recorded65,478 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Dorchester64,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN09 FHD
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 65,478 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 62,397 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 62,384 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 60,431 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 FHD is a 2009 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 PN09 FHD, 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 FHD registered?

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

Is PN09 FHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN09 FHD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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