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RX59 KKU

2009 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,262 mi
Last recorded149,262 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Dorchester64,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX59 KKU
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2024 149,262 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded within 30cm of stressed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2023 144,446 miles

Nearside Rear park brake adjuster seized requires replacement

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 144,444 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 141,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 141,749 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Pipe cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2021 136,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 121,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 121,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 114,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 114,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 104,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 104,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 90,749 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 78,095 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 64,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 52,485 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 52,455 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,430 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 41,430 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,965 miles

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

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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RX59 KKU is a 2009 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 64,699 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 RX59 KKU, 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 17 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RX59 KKU is a 2009 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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