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PO56 OBV

2006 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,002 mi
Last recorded91,002 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Dorchester75,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 91,002 miles

Front Inner pads 5mm approx

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

front tyres 3mm

outer sills showing corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2024 85,810 miles

Front slight wear on tyre edges

Nearside Rear suspension arm starting to corroded and upper plate starting to deteriorate at mount for anti roll bar

Offside Rear suspension arm starting to corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated and starting to hole

front indicators slight mis coloured

reverse light inop

Pass 16 Feb 2023 79,683 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake hose close to wheel

reversing lights inoperative

Fail 6 Feb 2023 79,682 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake hose close to wheel

reversing lights inoperative

Pass 11 Feb 2022 74,273 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 74,246 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 70,937 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

mid exhaust joint clamp corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 68,217 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 64,335 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2016 60,939 miles

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2015 57,481 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides under arches (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 54,166 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 54,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 50,609 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 46,637 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake pads look low but unable to fully asses

unable to fully inspect floor area due to underseal and grease applyed

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2012 46,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake pads look low but unable to fully asses

unable to fully inspect floor area due to underseal and grease applyed

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,915 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs pitted

unable to fuly inspect brake pads due to covers fitted to hubs

Pass 4 Oct 2010 36,484 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen wipers are worn

Fail 22 Oct 2009 31,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 31,531 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 OBV 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 75%.

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 OBV, 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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PO56 OBV is a 2006 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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