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ME14 NBZ

2014 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,588 mi
Last recorded56,588 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2014 Ford Dorchester45,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME14 NBZ
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 56,588 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 52,753 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 52,734 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 47,138 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 41,300 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 41,296 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 May 2020 36,034 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 29,864 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 21,400 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 17,317 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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ME14 NBZ 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 80%.

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 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 ME14 NBZ, 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.

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What year was ME14 NBZ registered?

ME14 NBZ is a 2014 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 24 July 2014.

Is ME14 NBZ safe to buy?

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