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YT58 GSZ

2008 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,557 mi
Last recorded78,557 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Dorchester62,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 GSZ
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2023 78,557 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure Rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mounting/Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Anti roll pin mounting area. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Anti roll pin mounting area. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system On nearside of vehicle. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 77,742 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer deteriated

Fail 28 Nov 2022 77,742 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer deteriated

Pass 15 Sep 2021 75,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 71,264 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 68,600 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 64,671 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 64,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 61,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 61,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 59,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 58,303 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 52,408 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 44,812 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 44,812 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 36,429 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 36,429 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 28,917 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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YT58 GSZ 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 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 YT58 GSZ, 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 YT58 GSZ registered?

YT58 GSZ is a 2008 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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