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FF04 AUV

2004 Ford Dorchester

Silver Lpg 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,833 mi
Last recorded40,833 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Dorchester62,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF04 AUV
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 40,833 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 40,658 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 40,271 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 39,154 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 38,968 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 38,260 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 37,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 36,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 30,920 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 30,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 26,790 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 26,215 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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FF04 AUV is a 2004 Ford Dorchester in Silver with a 3,984cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FF04 AUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FF04 AUV?

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What year was FF04 AUV registered?

FF04 AUV is a 2004 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 10 May 2004.

Is FF04 AUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FF04 AUV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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