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B26 JTB

2010 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,836 mi
Last recorded108,836 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Dorchester58,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 JTB
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 108,836 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front box are blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Metal pipe part of flexy hose corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp bracket broken

Fail 20 Feb 2026 108,836 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front box are blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Metal pipe part of flexy hose corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp bracket broken

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 108,832 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most arm outer ball joint dust cover split. Also arm badly corroded (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring seat arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most arm outer ball joint dust cover split. Also arm badly corroded (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Front most prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot struts not working. Could cause injury to a person

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front box area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE. BADLY CORRODED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strong advise. Pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Metal pipe part of hose corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp bracket broken

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Strong advise. Spring seat arm badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

STRONG ADVISE. BOTTOM OF SERVO DAMP WITH BRAKE FLUID BUT NO LEAK FOUND AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 9 Jan 2025 108,126 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 106,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 98,825 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 90,226 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 90,225 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Centre exhaust clamp broke

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 82,015 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 76,084 miles

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 70,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S front worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 62,819 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 62,819 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 54,215 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 54,213 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 43,738 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 36,836 miles

Offside both tyres suffering from unusual wear.

Fail 28 Aug 2015 36,836 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside both tyres suffering from unusual wear.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 30,238 miles

Filler neck to cap seat needs rust clearing and re painting.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 24,136 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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B26 JTB is a 2010 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 B26 JTB, 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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B26 JTB is a 2010 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 December 2010.

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