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MK52 JRK

2002 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,920 mi
Last recorded69,920 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Dorchester59,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 JRK
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 69,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

underbody covered with sealant

Fail 20 Sep 2024 69,893 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 66,090 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 63,525 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 59,624 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 59,057 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake has low effort

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

coolant level low

Fail 7 Aug 2018 59,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake has low effort

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

coolant level low

Pass 8 Sep 2017 55,775 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front and offside front inner brake pads worn very low close to 1.5mm limit (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear and offside rear brake pads worn low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear and offside rear suspension components corroded in places

offside rear outer wheel arch panel slight corrosion

power steering rack assembly slight dampness of fluid at nearside steering rack gaiter area

Fail 6 Sep 2017 55,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre tread cut outer edge area (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front and offside front inner brake pads worn very low close to 1.5mm limit (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear and offside rear brake pads worn low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear and offside rear suspension components corroded in places

offside rear outer wheel arch panel slight corrosion

power steering rack assembly slight dampness of fluid at nearside steering rack gaiter area

Pass 19 Aug 2016 51,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Borderline (2.7.3)

both rear tyres 2mm inner edges

corrosion both rear suspension arms

handbrake efforts Borderline

Pass 24 Aug 2015 47,814 miles

o/s handbrake effort low

Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,204 miles

All 4 brake units are coverd by plastic discs making inspetion imposible

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Ofside front tyre worn on inner edge off tread.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 43,200 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

All 4 brake units are coverd by plastic discs making inspetion imposible

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Ofside front tyre worn on inner edge off tread.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,252 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 40,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,227 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 33,934 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 30,141 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 27,352 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 22,898 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 19,256 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 16,289 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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MK52 JRK is a 2002 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2002 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 59,056 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 MK52 JRK, 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 24 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MK52 JRK is a 2002 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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