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A8 UPT

2004 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

152,519 mi
Last recorded152,519 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Dorchester62,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 UPT
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 152,519 miles

both sides rear of sills have surface rust

Fail 1 Jul 2025 152,519 miles

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

both sides rear of sills have surface rust

Pass 14 May 2024 151,411 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 151,395 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 150,584 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive On the engine around the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 150,584 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive On the engine around the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 149,781 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 149,781 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 149,746 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 149,014 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 148,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 146,864 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 146,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 143,871 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 133,098 miles

Both front tyres worn on the outer tread band. Nearside almost smooth

Front tyres starting to wear low. Nearside is the lower of the two

Fail 5 Apr 2017 133,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Brake pipe / hose bracket rivet broken )( viewed in rear wheel arch (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under the vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer centre sill section (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under the vehicle (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Both front tyres worn on the outer tread band. Nearside almost smooth

Front tyres starting to wear low. Nearside is the lower of the two

Pass 7 Apr 2016 122,055 miles

Nearside rear inner sill at a suspension component mounting is corroded near to the limits

Offside rear inner sill at a suspension component mounting is corroded

Rear silencer is corroded and holes starting to form

Fail 6 Apr 2016 122,053 miles

Braking system leaking nearside brake pipe / hose / union area (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear brake hose bracket insecure

Nearside rear inner sill at a suspension component mounting is corroded near to the limits

Offside rear inner sill at a suspension component mounting is corroded

Rear silencer is corroded and holes starting to form

Fail 12 Mar 2015 116,789 miles

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

both rear tyres worn near to the limit.

brake fluid level on min line

centre exhaust joint has minor leak of gases

nearside headlamp reflector slightly loose but secure at time of test.

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge in places.

rear inner sills (both sides corroded near to limit).

Pass 12 Mar 2015 116,789 miles

both rear tyres worn near to the limit.

brake fluid level on min line

centre exhaust joint has minor leak of gases

nearside headlamp reflector slightly loose but secure at time of test.

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge in places.

rear inner sills (both sides corroded near to limit).

Fail 17 Feb 2015 116,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

brake fluid level getting low.

minor leak on exhaust centre to rear joint.

nearside and off side rear inner sills corroded near to limit.

nearside and offside rear tyres worn to wear indicator bars .off side also has a nail in the tread.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 111,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 105,589 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 105,589 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 92,564 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 81,131 miles

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2010 70,040 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 69,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 61,802 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 61,802 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 55,148 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 55,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 40,861 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 40,861 miles

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

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

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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A8 UPT is a 2004 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 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 A8 UPT, 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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A8 UPT is a 2004 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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