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BAS 140

2014 Ford Dorchester

Silver Petrol 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,520 mi
Last recorded121,520 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Dorchester45,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAS 140
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 121,520 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2026 121,113 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 116,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 114,337 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Apr 2022 106,964 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 100,930 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 100,929 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2020 92,672 miles

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 2 May 2019 79,406 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 66,094 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 66,094 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 50,798 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 50,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear tyres worn on edges osr 2.5mm

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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BAS 140 is a 2014 Ford Dorchester in Silver with a 2,143cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 45,181 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 BAS 140, 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 12 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BAS 140 is a 2014 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 May 2014.

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