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2004 Ford Dorchester 4.0L Petrol · V17 WED

V17 WED

2004 Ford Dorchester (4.0L, petrol). First registered 17/05/2004. Recorded mileage 64,324 km. MOT valid until 27/08/2027.

Make & Model
FORD DORCHESTER
Year / Origin
2004 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27/08/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Odometer
64,324 km
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 4.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27/08/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
3984cc

V17 WED Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2026
  • 64,324 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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V17 WED Odometer History

  1. 17/05/202361,814 mi
  2. 23/04/202462,703 mi+889 mi
  3. 23/04/202563,573 mi+870 mi
  4. 25/04/202563,573 mi
  5. 29/08/202664,324 km

Average of roughly 764 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

V17 WED MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 17:48
MOT Analysis

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 2004 Ford Dorchester (V17 WED) between May 2023 and August 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 August 2026 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 (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 33 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: “Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Front most (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.

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