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2008 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,930 mi
Last recorded63,930 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Dorchester62,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA54 GBS
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 63,930 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 63,922 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 62,596 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 62,540 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective wont open (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 61,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 59,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill slight damage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 57,483 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 53,178 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o\s floor corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 50,874 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 48,498 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 48,412 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,202 miles

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension arms and axel corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 42,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 36,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 31,400 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 26,009 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 20,937 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 20,937 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 15,879 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 15,879 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PA54 GBS is a 2008 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 PA54 GBS, 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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PA54 GBS is a 2008 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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