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AF58 SYT

2008 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,793 mi
Last recorded89,793 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Dorchester62,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 SYT
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 89,793 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 89,793 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 88,419 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill has a rust hole on outer skin (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

slight power steering leak

Fail 11 Apr 2025 88,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill has a rust hole on outer skin (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

slight power steering leak

Pass 13 Apr 2024 86,089 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill is corroded

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

nearside rear and offside rear chassis/floor corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 86,081 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint is worn/play(just passed )

Nearside Front Outer sill is corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 81,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 81,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded area top of o/s/f strut near mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f top of strut corroded but still ok (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 78,495 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 76,337 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 73,687 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 69,989 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 65,165 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 59,356 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 55,521 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 47,925 miles

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

drivers seat belt slow to return

Pass 2 Oct 2013 41,305 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,475 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 27,113 miles

Coolant leak

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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AF58 SYT is a 2008 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 62,540 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 AF58 SYT, 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 18 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF58 SYT registered?

AF58 SYT is a 2008 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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