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TR03 FOY

2008 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

90,995 mi
Last recorded90,995 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Dorchester62,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTR03 FOY
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 90,995 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 90,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 90,022 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 88,425 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 88,425 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 86,032 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 86,032 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 83,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2020 79,870 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 77,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 77,734 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 77,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 70,253 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main running from flexs to front joints (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 64,077 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 64,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 57,800 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 57,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine oil leak

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 2 Mar 2015 51,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 51,053 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 45,111 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 45,111 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 39,942 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 39,942 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side rear tyre pressure low

Pass 13 Apr 2012 32,967 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,521 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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TR03 FOY is a 2008 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 TR03 FOY, 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 TR03 FOY registered?

TR03 FOY is a 2008 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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