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L5 FTF

2007 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,400 mi
Last recorded107,400 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Dorchester69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 FTF
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 107,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 107,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 105,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Top end to metal brake pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 102,327 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 96,684 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 96,679 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2021 93,541 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 90,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 87,725 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 83,517 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 83,516 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 76,620 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 68,698 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,503 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2015 61,503 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2014 54,490 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 54,475 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

screenwasher pump weak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,935 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges requires tracking

Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,088 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 22,042 miles

engine coolant leaking radiator area

engine missfire at idle

front brake pads 2/3rds worn

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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L5 FTF is a 2007 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 69,689 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 L5 FTF, 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 19 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L5 FTF registered?

L5 FTF is a 2007 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 17 March 2007.

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