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XIB 1246

2008 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,295 mi
Last recorded65,295 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Dorchester62,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIB 1246
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 65,295 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 62,458 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 60,176 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 58,754 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 58,066 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 56,740 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 56,178 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 55,040 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 53,633 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 51,975 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 46,174 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 46,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 41,580 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 35,933 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 35,933 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 30,761 miles

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate.

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 25,057 miles

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed above covers and fuel tank.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 20,479 miles

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed above covers and heat shields.

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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XIB 1246 is a 2008 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XIB 1246, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XIB 1246 registered?

XIB 1246 is a 2008 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is XIB 1246 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIB 1246 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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