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FM56 WMD

2007 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,160 mi
Last recorded107,160 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Dorchester69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 WMD
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 107,160 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 107,002 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Fuel system component leaking in line fuel filter corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower blade arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened main lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower blade arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2023 105,656 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 105,633 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 105,464 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 103,366 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 100,875 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 97,659 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 92,007 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 84,885 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 76,057 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 70,048 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 70,048 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 66,742 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 66,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 61,794 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 57,247 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 57,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 46,346 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 35,564 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 26,040 miles

osf tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

travel on handbrake lever efficiency ok at test

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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FM56 WMD is a 2007 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 69,689 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 FM56 WMD, 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 19 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FM56 WMD registered?

FM56 WMD is a 2007 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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