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A23 WFD

2010 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,075 mi
Last recorded64,075 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Dorchester58,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 WFD
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 64,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play TRACKROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 64,075 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play TRACKROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 61,076 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 56,488 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 53,356 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 50,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 50,264 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 48,744 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 47,250 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 47,250 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misty. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 44,289 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 44,289 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 40,900 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 35,832 miles

Both front tyres wearing their edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 30,780 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 23,765 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 17,520 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Dorchester?

Based on 10,955 MOT tests across 987 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
2,676
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 349
parking brake recording little or no effort 236
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 192
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 188
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 161
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A23 WFD is a 2010 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 58,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Dorchester fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 349 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A23 WFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Dorchester typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 16 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A23 WFD registered?

A23 WFD is a 2010 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 31 December 2010.

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