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BAS 141

2014 Ford Dorchester

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,759 mi
Last recorded57,759 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Dorchester45,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAS 141
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 57,759 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 55,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 55,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 54,544 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 54,544 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 49,187 miles

Nearside wing mirror damaged

engine oil level dipstick broken

Fail 11 Apr 2022 49,187 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror damaged

engine oil level dipstick broken

Pass 13 Apr 2021 47,616 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 47,613 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative o/s and n/s (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 46,837 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 45,181 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 45,179 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 42,898 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 42,898 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s blades splitting (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 32,085 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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BAS 141 is a 2014 Ford Dorchester in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 141, 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 141 is a 2014 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 May 2014.

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