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J900 CDS

2010 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,435 mi
Last recorded97,435 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Dorchester58,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 CDS
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 97,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 96,142 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both sides rear inner sills corroded

Rear rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2023 89,329 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 89,329 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 82,704 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 75,578 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 75,578 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 70,056 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 70,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 23 Aug 2019 63,208 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 54,153 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 46,683 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 46,683 miles

Nearside Lower Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking fuel (7.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 40,346 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 33,964 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 25,583 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 19,870 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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J900 CDS is a 2010 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 58,711 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 J900 CDS, 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 16 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J900 CDS is a 2010 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 17 October 2010.

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