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PO53 BAV

2003 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

82,652 mi
Last recorded82,652 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Dorchester41,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 BAV
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 82,652 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 82,652 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill within 30cm of suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 82,636 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuel pipes covered by underseal

Pass 10 Feb 2024 82,543 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 81,950 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 81,690 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 81,126 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 80,693 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 80,242 miles

Nearside Front chassis slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2018 79,763 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 79,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake is binding (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 76,404 miles

Both rear tyres nearing wear bars

Both sides Inner sill under floor areas corroding.

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 76,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inside vehicle, fixing has play. (2.2.A.1b)

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

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)

Both rear tyres nearing wear bars

Both sides Inner sill under floor areas corroding.

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Offside front indicator fading to white.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,863 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

front silencer on exhuast system has a slight leak.

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 6 Aug 2014 72,732 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 67,450 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 66,921 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 66,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 61,121 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 61,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,187 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)

brake pedal rubber

Pass 23 Aug 2010 48,688 miles

steering rack has slight misting of fluid.

Fail 23 Aug 2010 48,688 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering rack has slight misting of fluid.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,893 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 40,893 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 33,706 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 33,272 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 25,844 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 18,178 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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PO53 BAV is a 2003 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 PO53 BAV, 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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PO53 BAV is a 2003 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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