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V800 OYH

2004 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

148,145 mi
Last recorded148,145 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Dorchester62,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV800 OYH
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 148,145 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear park brake reserve travel

Pass 16 Nov 2022 144,643 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 138,484 miles

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

slight play in front roll bar bushes

Pass 19 Jun 2020 137,201 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 133,342 miles

handbrake has slight reverse travel

Pass 13 Jul 2018 127,301 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 127,300 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Aug 2017 119,781 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wear

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

Rear wiper rubbers splitting

Fail 11 Aug 2017 119,781 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wear

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre small cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear wiper rubbers splitting

Pass 8 Aug 2016 111,403 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 99,137 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 99,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 84,614 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 84,614 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 68,766 miles

Slight oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 58,608 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 58,606 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 47,218 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 43,115 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 36,311 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 32,536 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 24,781 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 24,228 miles

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

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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V800 OYH is a 2004 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 62,542 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 V800 OYH, 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 22 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V800 OYH is a 2004 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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