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PA03 YJZ

2003 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,008 mi
Last recorded67,008 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Dorchester41,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 YJZ
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 67,008 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 65,663 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 63,756 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 63,754 miles

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 61,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill slight corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 60,185 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 60,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no visable pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed at rear subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

park brake travel high.

Pass 14 Dec 2018 57,815 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounting perished and cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has minimal reserve travel

Pass 18 Dec 2017 56,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 55,019 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 55,019 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 53,261 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 51,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f floor pan and chassis rail rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2013 47,699 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 43,645 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 39,872 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 34,644 miles

N/S/R seatbelt frayed.

Power steering fluid leak.

Rear exhaust joint rusty.

Travel on handbrake.

Pass 23 Dec 2009 30,990 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 20,686 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 17,921 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 17,715 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 13,467 miles

All previous advice items still apply

Fail 31 May 2006 13,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

extensive welding modifications carried out to centre of vehicle

front wipers poor

rear tyres low on edges

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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PA03 YJZ is a 2003 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 PA03 YJZ, 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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PA03 YJZ is a 2003 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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