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PO56 OBS

2006 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,674 mi
Last recorded82,674 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Dorchester75,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 OBS
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 82,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 81,677 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 79,621 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 78,028 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 77,566 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 77,513 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 74,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated'

Fail 9 May 2018 74,756 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated'

Pass 25 May 2017 68,567 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 628,144 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 56,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 52,880 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 47,020 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 41,349 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 41,342 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 32,964 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 32,946 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 24,774 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 18,402 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 18,402 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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PO56 OBS is a 2006 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 75,244 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 PO56 OBS, 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 20 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PO56 OBS registered?

PO56 OBS is a 2006 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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