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L21 NFD

2014 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,228 mi
Last recorded64,228 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Dorchester45,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 NFD
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 64,228 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 58,053 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 51,082 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 45,528 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 45,514 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 42,049 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 38,812 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2019 36,537 miles

all four tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2018 32,399 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2017 27,590 miles

o/s rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

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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L21 NFD is a 2014 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L21 NFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L21 NFD registered?

L21 NFD is a 2014 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is L21 NFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L21 NFD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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