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RN52 JWK

2002 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

100,376 mi
Last recorded100,376 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Dorchester59,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 JWK
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 100,376 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 98,497 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 98,489 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 98,446 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 98,250 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 98,180 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake ferules

Pass 21 Feb 2017 97,693 miles

NSR front to rear refrigerant pipe leaking slightly

Fail 20 Feb 2017 97,691 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

NSR front to rear refrigerant pipe leaking slightly

NSR tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2016 97,283 miles

under floor Air Con pipes damp

Fail 22 Feb 2016 97,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

under floor Air Con pipes damp

Pass 26 Feb 2015 96,711 miles

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

minor coolant leak from front to rear heater pipe

rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Feb 2015 96,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

minor coolant leak from front to rear heater pipe

rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2014 96,408 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 96,406 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 95,809 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 95,888 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 93,104 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

O/S/F Tyre scrubbing inner edge

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 93,052 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

N/S/F Tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

O/S/F Tyre scrubbing inner edge

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 89,523 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 89,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 86,913 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 85,325 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 85,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 79,040 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 79,040 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 65,067 miles

Travel on hand brake lever.

Fail 26 Jan 2008 65,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Travel on hand brake lever.

Pass 27 Jan 2007 52,773 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 52,425 miles

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

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

DIscs worn/corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 39,018 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 39,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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RN52 JWK is a 2002 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 RN52 JWK, 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.

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RN52 JWK is a 2002 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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