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M28 CFS

2008 Ford Dorchester

Silver Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,014 mi
Last recorded47,014 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Dorchester62,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 CFS
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc
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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2025 47,014 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 45,398 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 42,125 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 40,875 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 38,644 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 36,753 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 35,231 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 32,319 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 29,206 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 28,576 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 26,591 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 25,108 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 24,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 21,960 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 17,796 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 13,338 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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M28 CFS is a 2008 Ford Dorchester in Silver with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M28 CFS, 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 M28 CFS registered?

M28 CFS is a 2008 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is M28 CFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M28 CFS shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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