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PO54 GNY

2004 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,581 mi
Last recorded101,581 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Dorchester62,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 GNY
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 101,581 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 95,708 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 92,314 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 92,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2016 85,432 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer box rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2015 80,472 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 86,304 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 70,117 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 70,117 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 61,335 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 61,335 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 52,565 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 52,560 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 48,329 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 48,329 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,097 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 41,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 31,823 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 24,127 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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PO54 GNY is a 2004 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2004 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 62,542 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 PO54 GNY, 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 22 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PO54 GNY is a 2004 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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