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PO58 WJN

2008 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,600 mi
Last recorded68,600 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Dorchester62,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO58 WJN
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 68,600 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 66,851 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 66,850 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 65,223 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 63,369 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 63,266 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 61,584 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 60,249 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 59,142 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 57,317 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 53,856 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 49,755 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,310 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 40,477 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 13 Sep 2013 35,031 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 29,546 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 24,660 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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PO58 WJN is a 2008 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PO58 WJN, 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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What year was PO58 WJN registered?

PO58 WJN is a 2008 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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