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OIG 7614

2003 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,330 mi
Last recorded56,330 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Dorchester41,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 7614
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2020 56,330 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer to under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer to under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 54,283 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 49,916 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 49,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 44,019 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 44,019 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 40,968 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 40,965 miles

Emissions not tested engine started to misfire (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 38,467 miles

Advise handbrake travel high.

Advise offside front tyre scrubbed on inside edge.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 32,540 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 26,715 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 24,994 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 22,939 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 22,938 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 20,378 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 17,676 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 14,820 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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OIG 7614 is a 2003 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OIG 7614, 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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OIG 7614 is a 2003 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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