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L2 TWE

2017 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

15,737 mi
Last recorded15,737 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 TWE
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 15,737 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 64,217 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 64,217 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2025 14,447 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 63,945 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 13,137 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 63,353 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 11,446 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 61,839 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 9,526 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 59,831 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 7,659 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 57,674 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 1 Apr 2019 55,125 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 52,502 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 52,500 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 49,332 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 49,332 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,172 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,522 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 39,040 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 35,116 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,195 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 32,195 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,868 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 22,554 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 22,552 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 17,369 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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L2 TWE is a 2017 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 L2 TWE, 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 9 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L2 TWE registered?

L2 TWE is a 2017 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 24 April 2017.

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The MOT history for L2 TWE shows 29 tests with a 82.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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