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PN08 VBE

2008 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,186 mi
Last recorded124,186 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Dorchester62,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 124,186 miles

Exhaust Back box corroded

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

Rear jacking point seal starting to corrode

Fail 14 May 2025 124,185 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Back box corroded

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

Rear jacking point seal starting to corrode

Pass 30 Nov 2023 122,484 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 119,853 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 1st bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 116,430 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 111,491 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 103,614 miles

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

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))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 103,614 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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 14 Mar 2018 98,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s inner pads (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 92,593 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 85,417 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 85,417 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 76,548 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 76,548 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 66,825 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 58,925 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 58,925 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,194 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 47,194 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 34,847 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 34,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 VBE is a 2008 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VBE, 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 VBE is a 2008 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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