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D18 RRE

2003 Ford Dorchester

Silver Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,235 mi
Last recorded47,235 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Dorchester41,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 RRE
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 47,235 miles

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

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front too rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavily undersealed underside

slight travel handbrake lever

slight travel on brake pedal

Pass 20 May 2024 47,136 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 46,509 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 46,357 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 46,124 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner side sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 46,102 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch to inner side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no reading (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis just above wishbone (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 45,429 miles

Offside Rear low reading to hand brake

corrosion to chassis and body both sides front and rear

Fail 4 Mar 2019 45,411 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 43,793 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 43,766 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 42,418 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 39,585 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2016 39,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2012 39,567 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,410 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 38,410 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake discs worn.

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 37,185 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2010 37,180 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2009 33,597 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 26,351 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 19,561 miles

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

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

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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D18 RRE is a 2003 Ford Dorchester in Silver with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 41,701 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 D18 RRE, 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 23 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D18 RRE registered?

D18 RRE is a 2003 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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