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FS03 RFS

2014 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,687 mi
Last recorded44,687 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Dorchester45,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFS03 RFS
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 44,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 41,572 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 37,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 33,860 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 29,438 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 29,438 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 6 May 2021 27,924 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 25,668 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 23,259 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 21,037 miles

nearside front shock absorber weeping

Pass 24 Aug 2017 15,984 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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FS03 RFS is a 2014 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 FS03 RFS, 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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What year was FS03 RFS registered?

FS03 RFS is a 2014 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is FS03 RFS safe to buy?

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