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PN08 VAX

2008 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,998 mi
Last recorded65,998 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Dorchester62,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 65,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded especially around the centre (recommend a replacement ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

has been heavily wax oiled needs cleaning right back and redoing to prevent further corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2022 64,242 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mostly greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components and repairs all heavily sprayed in a protective paint

repairs have been generously painted

vehicle on the underside has signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2022 64,218 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength where it has been jacked (jacking point collapsed ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mostly greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components and repairs all heavily sprayed in a protective paint

vehicle on the underside has signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2022 64,110 miles

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

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

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

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

rear suspension components heavily corroded

windscreen washers poor

Pass 11 Feb 2021 62,095 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 61,469 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Light misting of oil, power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 55,674 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 50,636 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 46,424 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 42,929 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 39,033 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 34,295 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 28,811 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 20,701 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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PN08 VAX is a 2008 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PN08 VAX, 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 VAX is a 2008 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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