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PN08 VAK

2008 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,289 mi
Last recorded106,289 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Dorchester62,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 VAK
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 106,289 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General age related corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 104,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 104,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 102,446 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 102,446 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 100,873 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 98,864 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 3 Mar 2021 96,938 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 92,253 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 88,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Wiper blades poor

Pass 11 Jul 2017 81,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald outer edge & damaged on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 81,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald outer edge & damaged on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 73,064 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on sidewall

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 73,064 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged on sidewall

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 65,432 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front sidewall damaged, but ply/cords not exposed

Pass 30 Jul 2015 65,432 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front sidewall damaged, but ply/cords not exposed

Pass 1 Aug 2014 55,279 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 55,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 47,478 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 47,478 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 42,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2012 42,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2011 31,609 miles

handbrake travel high

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

nearside rear tyre cut wearing outer edge

Fail 7 Jun 2011 31,609 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake travel high

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

nearside rear tyre cut wearing outer edge

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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PN08 VAK is a 2008 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PN08 VAK, 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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PN08 VAK is a 2008 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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