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PN52 NXP

2002 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

59,520 mi
Last recorded59,520 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Dorchester59,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 NXP
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 59,520 miles

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

slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Dec 2019 57,578 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 56,301 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 55,183 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 54,206 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 53,212 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 51,810 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 51,160 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 50,210 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 48,974 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 47,622 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 45,399 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 43,338 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak from front head gasket

Pass 20 Aug 2008 38,883 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 33,734 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 33,399 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 27,154 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 21,201 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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PN52 NXP is a 2002 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2002 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 59,056 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 PN52 NXP, 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 24 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN52 NXP registered?

PN52 NXP is a 2002 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is PN52 NXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN52 NXP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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