2008 Ford Dorchester 4.0L Petrol · GR08 ESN
2008 Ford Dorchester (4.0L, petrol). First registered 10 May 2008. Recorded mileage 119,027 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD DORCHESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GR08 ESN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 119,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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GR08 ESN Mileage History
- 17/10/2022112,116 mi
- 21/10/2023116,251 mi+4,135 mi
- 21/10/2023116,251 mi
- 20/11/2024118,141 mi+1,890 mi
- 27/11/2025119,027 mi+886 mi
Average of roughly 2,220 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GR08 ESN 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 (GR08 ESN) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
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