2008 Ford Dorchester 4.0L Petrol · FS04 RFS
2008 Ford Dorchester (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 90,159 km. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD DORCHESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 90,159 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FS04 RFS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/10/2024
- 90,159 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FS04 RFS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Dorchester (FS04 RFS) between January 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
FS04 RFS Odometer History
- 11/01/202287,913 km
- 10/01/202389,370 km+1,457 km
- 24/01/202389,504 km+134 km
- 04/01/202490,127 km+623 km
- 09/10/202490,159 km+32 km
Average of roughly 819 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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