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L24 AFS

2006 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

121,332 mi
Last recorded121,332 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Dorchester75,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 AFS
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 121,332 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 118,407 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 118,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 118,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 116,645 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front tyres 07 both sides rear o/s/2011 o/srear 2006

Pass 28 Oct 2022 114,069 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear and front sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 113,500 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 112,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 112,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 112,013 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 111,884 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2019 110,972 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 110,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 107,655 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 107,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 101,969 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 93,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight brake judder(front discs)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 86,799 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 78,875 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge(strong advise)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2013 72,143 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 63,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 63,677 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 52,896 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 43,838 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2010 43,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2009 32,999 miles

advise;engine emmissions failed basic emmission test

advise;minor scratches to front screen

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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L24 AFS is a 2006 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L24 AFS, 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.

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L24 AFS is a 2006 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 10 December 2006.

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