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V26 RJP

2003 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

62,531 mi
Last recorded62,531 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Dorchester41,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV26 RJP
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2026 62,531 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in LH and RH lower arm outer bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in LHF lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight brake imbalance RHR parking brake. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 62,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 62,511 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 62,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion offside front wheel arch

Pass 17 Oct 2022 62,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 62,447 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/60R16 98V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60R16 98V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 62,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 62,008 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 61,563 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 58,748 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 58,720 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 54,123 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 54,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 49,922 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 49,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 45,810 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,785 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,304 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side & off side rear tyres inner edges starting to wear

Fail 23 Apr 2013 37,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side & off side rear tyres inner edges starting to wear

Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,073 miles

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

near side rear inner sill corroded

off side front anti roll bar "D" bush worn

Fail 19 Apr 2012 35,048 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

near side rear inner sill corroded

off side front anti roll bar "D" bush worn

Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,249 miles

screen washers weak

slight sign of a power steering leak on pipe coming from the pump

Pass 21 Apr 2010 29,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 29,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 26,001 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 25,732 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

long hand brake travel

Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,090 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 18,225 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 14,265 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 14,265 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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V26 RJP is a 2003 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 V26 RJP, 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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V26 RJP is a 2003 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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