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Ford Dorchester

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,984 cc

V26 RJPMOT history

V26 RJP is a black petrol Ford Dorchester first used on 1 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 62,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
62,531 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 RJP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Dorchester
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 RJP was last recorded at 62,531 miles on 22 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,529 miles · 6 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,531 miles
  • 2024 – 62,511 miles
  • 2023 – 62,476 miles
  • 2022 – 62,447 miles
  • 2021 – 62,009 miles
  • 2019 – 61,563 miles
  • 2018 – 58,748 miles
  • 2017 – 54,123 miles
  • 2016 – 49,922 miles
  • 2015 – 45,810 miles
  • 2014 – 40,785 miles
  • 2013 – 37,304 miles
  • 2012 – 35,073 miles
  • 2011 – 32,249 miles
  • 2010 – 29,420 miles
  • 2009 – 26,001 miles
  • 2007 – 18,225 miles
  • 2006 – 14,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,531 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in LH and RH lower arm outer bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in LHF lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight brake imbalance RHR parking brake. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,531 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    62,531 miles
    Test number
    391900290913
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in LH and RH lower arm outer bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in LHF lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight brake imbalance RHR parking brake. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail62,529 miles (+18)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,529 miles
    Test number
    594402605104
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass62,511 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    62,511 miles
    Test number
    572458850907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,476 miles (+29)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    62,476 miles
    Test number
    178725843344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside front wheel arch

  5. Pass62,447 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    62,447 miles
    Test number
    549281431599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail62,447 miles (+438)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,447 miles
    Test number
    591503174146
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/60R16 98V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60R16 98V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass62,009 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,009 miles
    Test number
    814462127908
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail62,008 miles (+445)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,008 miles
    Test number
    633192673068
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass61,563 miles (+2,815)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,563 miles
    Test number
    313202395534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,748 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    58,748 miles
    Test number
    751248197839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail58,720 miles (+4,597)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,720 miles
    Test number
    546818881526
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass54,123 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,123 miles
    Test number
    625872977502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,121 miles (+4,199)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,121 miles
    Test number
    387473772220
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass49,922 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,922 miles
    Test number
    327991182604
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail49,922 miles (+4,112)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,922 miles
    Test number
    474833290556
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass45,810 miles (+5,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,810 miles
    Test number
    366777215101
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass40,785 miles (+3,481)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,785 miles
    Test number
    148793414166
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges

  18. Pass37,304 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,304 miles
    Test number
    648563613116
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNear side & off side rear tyres inner edges starting to wear

  19. Fail37,304 miles (+2,231)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,304 miles
    Test number
    375753713106
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNear side & off side rear tyres inner edges starting to wear

  20. Pass35,073 miles (+25)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,073 miles
    Test number
    718635412148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side rear inner sill corroded
    • NoteOff side front anti roll bar "D" bush worn

  21. Fail35,048 miles (+2,799)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,048 miles
    Test number
    546130012172
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side rear inner sill corroded
    • NoteOff side front anti roll bar "D" bush worn

  22. Pass32,249 miles (+2,829)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    32,249 miles
    Test number
    526924401135
    • NoteScreen washers weak
    • NoteSlight sign of a power steering leak on pipe coming from the pump

  23. Pass29,420 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,420 miles
    Test number
    244641010118
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Fail29,420 miles (+3,419)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,420 miles
    Test number
    942991510161
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass26,001 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    26,001 miles
    Test number
    260782219184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,732 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,732 miles
    Test number
    464765189028
    • FailureNearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • NoteLong hand brake travel

  27. Pass22,090 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,090 km
    Test number
    200497388012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass18,225 miles (+3,960)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,225 miles
    Test number
    690588487089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass14,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    14,265 miles
    Test number
    222709376176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail14,265 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,265 miles
    Test number
    794559376162
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about V26 RJP

Does V26 RJP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 RJP is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 RJP?
The MOT on V26 RJP is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 RJP done?
V26 RJP was recorded at 62,531 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2026, an average of 2,446 miles a year.
Has V26 RJP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 RJP has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V26 RJP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V26 RJP find?
V26 RJP passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in lh and rh lower arm outer bushes.; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in lhf lower ball joint.; offside rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight brake imbalance rhr parking brake..

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