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A2 LFD

2009 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,980 mi
Last recorded124,980 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Dorchester64,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 LFD
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 124,980 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 122,564 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 119,297 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 119,261 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 119,177 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 112,690 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 112,684 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 111,897 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 110,275 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 104,431 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear light unit lens cracked

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 104,431 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area as marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear light unit lens cracked

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 90,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 90,192 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 81,604 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 81,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 69,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2013 56,120 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,825 miles

****STRONG ADVISE**** n/s/front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2012 42,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

****STRONG ADVISE**** n/s/front tyre worn bald on inner edge

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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A2 LFD is a 2009 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 64,699 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A2 LFD, 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 17 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A2 LFD is a 2009 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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