2003 Ford Dorchester 4.0L Petrol · OW03 LFA
2003 Ford Dorchester (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 41,399 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD DORCHESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Oct 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OW03 LFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2025
- 41,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OW03 LFA 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 2003 Ford Dorchester (OW03 LFA) between October 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 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: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
OW03 LFA Mileage History
- 25/10/202137,776 mi
- 14/11/202240,246 mi+2,470 mi
- 07/11/202341,146 mi+900 mi
- 22/01/202441,170 mi+24 mi
- 04/07/202541,399 mi+229 mi
Average of roughly 982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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