No, B788 SAD is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for B788 SAD?

The MOT for B788 SAD is valid and due for renewal on or before 7 September 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of B788 SAD?

The recorded mileage for B788 SAD is 50,370 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is B788 SAD ULEZ compliant?

No, B788 SAD does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1985 Ford Dorchester 2.8L Petrol · B788 SAD

B788 SAD

1985 Ford Dorchester (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1985. Recorded mileage 50,370 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD DORCHESTER
Year / Origin: 1985 · Birmingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 07/09/2022
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 50,370 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 07/09/2022

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 50,370 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1985
Engine: 2792cc

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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.

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B788 SAD Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2021
50,370 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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B788 SAD Mileage History

09/09/202150,370 mi
09/09/202150,370 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

B788 SAD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 21:12

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Ford Dorchester (B788 SAD) between September 2021 and September 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

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