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PO53 BBJ

2003 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,269 mi
Last recorded82,269 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Dorchester41,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 BBJ
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2025 82,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After Middle Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component modified, but not inappropriately Ram Cover Split (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 80,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 80,551 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working and stop light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 79,086 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 79,086 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 77,852 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 77,329 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 77,177 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 76,294 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 75,802 miles

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded near limit

nearside front chassis rail corroded slightly

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn near to wear indicator bars

Fail 5 Dec 2016 75,800 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded near limit

nearside front chassis rail corroded slightly

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn near to wear indicator bars

Pass 3 Sep 2015 72,173 miles

Nearside nearside rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode.

long travel on handbrake lever

nearside front chassis rail corroded slightly

off side rear tyre worn near to wear bars and has a cut in the tread to the limit.

offside rear upper inner wheel arch corroded and thin.

rear inner sills corroded near limit.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 72,170 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front tyre on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner wheel arch corroded around belt mounting (5.2.6)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside nearside rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode.

long travel on handbrake lever

nearside front chassis rail corroded slightly

off side rear tyre worn near to wear bars and has a cut in the tread to the limit.

offside rear upper inner wheel arch corroded and thin.

rear inner sills corroded near limit.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 69,182 miles

Front brake discs won

Pass 3 Sep 2013 65,737 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,011 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,925 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 54,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 49,117 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 49,110 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 42,078 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 36,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,590 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 21,327 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 BBJ is a 2003 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PO53 BBJ, 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 BBJ is a 2003 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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