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V444 AFF

2005 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,436 mi
Last recorded68,436 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Dorchester68,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV444 AFF
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 68,436 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 68,380 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 65,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 62,848 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 58,526 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 55,086 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 55,086 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 52,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 47,895 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 41,234 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 36,844 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 31,138 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 30,683 miles

Adjust washer jets.

Offside parking brake efficiency marginal.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 28,960 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 28,960 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 27,212 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer box heavily corroded not holed

Fail 22 Aug 2012 27,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroding on inner surface

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 25,574 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,420 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 20,131 miles

both front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2008 15,152 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

hand brake travel slightly high

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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V444 AFF is a 2005 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 68,640 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 V444 AFF, 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 21 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V444 AFF is a 2005 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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