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DF06 SFY

2006 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

94,440 mi
Last recorded94,440 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Dorchester75,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 SFY
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 94,440 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 93,850 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner Inner sill corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2024 93,536 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 92,653 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 90,890 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 88,032 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 84,009 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 84,004 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,028 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 72,863 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 64,417 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 57,420 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 50,269 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 44,582 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,776 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,096 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,394 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 19,153 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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DF06 SFY is a 2006 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2006 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 75,244 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 DF06 SFY, 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 20 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF06 SFY registered?

DF06 SFY is a 2006 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 17 May 2006.

Is DF06 SFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF06 SFY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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