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CF51 JJU

2001 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,328 mi
Last recorded72,328 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Dorchester70,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF51 JJU
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 72,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

chassis repairs undersealed.

some areas of corrosion outside prescribed areas.

Fail 30 Apr 2025 72,273 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure has 2 split rubbers and another in poor condition. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi in inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi in inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill area. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

some areas of surface corrosion outside of prescribed areas.

Pass 16 Jan 2024 71,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 71,284 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 70,361 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 70,355 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Passenger's seat insecure middle seat (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 69,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill, BORDERLINE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning BORDERLINE (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 67,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre front silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (BORDERLINE) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & @ approx 2.4mm on inner measurable tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (BORDERLINE) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & slightly worn/mishapen inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner & outer sill area of jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 66,227 miles

Nearside mirror c racked

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to score (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

dampness area of steering rack/oil leaks

Pass 6 Nov 2018 64,793 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine gearbox and dampness area of steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 64,793 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine gearbox and dampness area of steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 62,315 miles

oil leaks area's of engine and gearbox

slight dampness area of steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2016 59,928 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 58,524 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2015 58,518 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2005 23,904 miles

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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CF51 JJU is a 2001 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 70,355 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 CF51 JJU, 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 25 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CF51 JJU is a 2001 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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