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LK08 YRD

2008 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,513 mi
Last recorded98,513 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Dorchester62,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 YRD
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 98,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 98,513 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 96,464 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 96,462 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 88,801 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 88,801 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box corroded and holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 81,064 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 70,357 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 63,056 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 63,035 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 61,321 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 57,023 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 57,023 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 52,251 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 47,272 miles

O.s parking brake effort less than n.s but passed test

Fail 1 Aug 2016 47,266 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Low to no tread on outer part of n.s.r tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2015 41,977 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 41,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 36,235 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 31,080 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 25,645 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 19,897 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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LK08 YRD is a 2008 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LK08 YRD, 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 LK08 YRD registered?

LK08 YRD is a 2008 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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