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PN10 CTU

2010 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,225 mi
Last recorded96,225 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Dorchester58,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN10 CTU
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 96,225 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 88,134 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 83,753 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 77,928 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jun 2023 77,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2022 70,847 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 65,610 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 65,604 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 61,403 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 58,733 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 53,158 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 53,158 miles

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

Both front inner brake discs in poor condition

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner pads close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2017 48,255 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 41,749 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 37,468 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 28,866 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 25,186 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 17,999 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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PN10 CTU is a 2010 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2010 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 58,711 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 PN10 CTU, 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 16 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PN10 CTU is a 2010 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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