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2003 FORD DORCHESTER
General Information
- Registration FP03FVR
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model DORCHESTER
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3984cc
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- Expires 25 Feb 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 34,257 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 34,257 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 34,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- steering knocking noise when operated
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
26 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 33,514 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2026 5 Jun 202625 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 33,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
12 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 32,794 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
9 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 32,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
5 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 29,780 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
16 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 27,146 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2022 5 Jun 20263 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 26,828 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2021 5 Jun 20263 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 26,021 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2020 5 Jun 202630 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 26,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
30 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 24,652 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2019 5 Jun 202621 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 23,705 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2018 5 Jun 202627 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 22,826 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- steering rack leaking
25 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 21,762 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016 5 Jun 202612 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 20,548 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015 5 Jun 202620 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 19,354 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
21 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 18,361 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013 5 Jun 202623 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,598 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2012 5 Jun 202630 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 16,585 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2011 5 Jun 202628 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 16,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 14,990 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2010 5 Jun 202610 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 14,990 MI
5 Jun 202616 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 12,873 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2009 5 Jun 202614 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 10,635 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2008 5 Jun 20262 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 7,709 MI
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FP03FVR was registered on 2003-04-24
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