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PN09 LUD

2009 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,060 mi
Last recorded98,060 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Dorchester64,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 98,060 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 95,897 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 93,936 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 88,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 85,081 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 84,106 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 74,288 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 70,717 miles

power steering judders

Fail 18 Apr 2017 70,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

power steering judders

Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,877 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 54,114 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,996 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 37,749 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,937 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/front tyre nearly bald on inner edge

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 LUD is a 2009 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN09 LUD registered?

PN09 LUD is a 2009 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is PN09 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN09 LUD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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