2005 Ford Dorchester 4.0L Petrol · PN05 FVO
2005 Ford Dorchester (4.0L, petrol). First registered 24 May 2005. Recorded mileage 135,949 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD DORCHESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,949 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PN05 FVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 135,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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PN05 FVO Mileage History
- 29/09/2021127,443 mi
- 14/09/2022133,618 mi+6,175 mi
- 21/09/2022133,619 mi+1 mi
- 26/02/2026135,942 mi+2,323 mi
- 27/04/2026135,949 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,859 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PN05 FVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Dorchester (PN05 FVO) between September 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
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