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M90 BFS

2007 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,987 mi
Last recorded120,987 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Dorchester69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 BFS
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2025 120,987 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2024 118,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2023 113,726 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 108,620 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing on the outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion on the inside of the wheel arch within the prescribed area of the MacPherson strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion on the inside of the wheel arch within the prescribed area of the MacPherson strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component o/s of rack is a slight weepage of P.A.S (2.1.5 (a))

wipers smearing

Fail 24 Jun 2022 108,584 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light flashing to indicate a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing on the outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion on the inside of the wheel arch within the prescribed area of the MacPherson strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion on the inside of the wheel arch within the prescribed area of the MacPherson strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component o/s of rack is a slight weepage of P.A.S (2.1.5 (a))

wipers smearing

Pass 22 Oct 2021 105,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 105,926 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Central vehicle. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Central vehicle. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Central vehicle. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Central vehicle. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 1 Oct 2020 103,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 101,048 miles

Exhaust pipe corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 99,407 miles

rear exhaust box corroded not leaking at time of test

Fail 5 Sep 2018 99,404 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail flex hose ferrule corroded to excess (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail flex hose ferrule corroded to excess (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly damaged nearside rear and offside rear flex hose ferrules corroded but not to excess (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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))

rear exhaust box corroded not leaking at time of test

Pass 4 Aug 2017 89,604 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 89,590 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 81,454 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 81,454 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 72,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Fail 6 Aug 2015 72,436 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2014 62,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 62,592 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 53,328 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 44,034 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2011 35,091 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,924 miles

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

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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M90 BFS is a 2007 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M90 BFS, 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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M90 BFS is a 2007 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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