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NN03 BYN

2004 Ford Dorchester

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests43 (35 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate81.4%

Mileage

136,015 mi
Last recorded136,015 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Dorchester62,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNN03 BYN
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

35 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 136,015 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2025 84,958 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 128,973 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 61,238 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 119,058 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 55,931 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 55,626 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer shoulder perished , cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 58,894 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 54,922 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 54,916 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 57,142 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 54,288 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 54,283 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 54,966 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 53,837 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 53,837 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 53,363 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 53,231 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 51,273 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 52,578 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at union to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

slight bind N/S/R brake

Pass 3 Jan 2018 49,131 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 51,780 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Feb 2017 51,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 46,777 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 51,213 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 43,123 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 50,457 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 38,221 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 49,896 miles

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

siencer in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2013 32,548 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 47,388 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 26,320 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 44,037 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

o/s wiper blade split on end

silencer outer cover poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2012 44,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s wiper blade split on end

silencer outer cover poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2011 20,938 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,479 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 39,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 16,729 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 35,651 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 35,644 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 30,762 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 27,510 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 20,037 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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NN03 BYN is a 2004 Ford Dorchester in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.4%.

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 NN03 BYN, 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.

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NN03 BYN is a 2004 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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