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both sides rear of sills have surface rust
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
both sides rear of sills have surface rust
Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive On the engine around the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive On the engine around the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Both front tyres worn on the outer tread band. Nearside almost smooth
Front tyres starting to wear low. Nearside is the lower of the two
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Brake pipe / hose bracket rivet broken )( viewed in rear wheel arch (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under the vehicle (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer centre sill section (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under the vehicle (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front tyres worn on the outer tread band. Nearside almost smooth
Front tyres starting to wear low. Nearside is the lower of the two
Nearside rear inner sill at a suspension component mounting is corroded near to the limits
Offside rear inner sill at a suspension component mounting is corroded
Rear silencer is corroded and holes starting to form
Braking system leaking nearside brake pipe / hose / union area (3.6.A.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside rear brake hose bracket insecure
Nearside rear inner sill at a suspension component mounting is corroded near to the limits
Offside rear inner sill at a suspension component mounting is corroded
Rear silencer is corroded and holes starting to form
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
both rear tyres worn near to the limit.
brake fluid level on min line
centre exhaust joint has minor leak of gases
nearside headlamp reflector slightly loose but secure at time of test.
offside front tyre worn low on inner edge in places.
rear inner sills (both sides corroded near to limit).
both rear tyres worn near to the limit.
brake fluid level on min line
centre exhaust joint has minor leak of gases
nearside headlamp reflector slightly loose but secure at time of test.
offside front tyre worn low on inner edge in places.
rear inner sills (both sides corroded near to limit).
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
brake fluid level getting low.
minor leak on exhaust centre to rear joint.
nearside and off side rear inner sills corroded near to limit.
nearside and offside rear tyres worn to wear indicator bars .off side also has a nail in the tread.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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A8 UPT is a 2004 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.
Across all 2004 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 62,542 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 A8 UPT, 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 22 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A8 UPT is a 2004 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 13 December 2004.
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