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MIL 8581

2010 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,030 mi
Last recorded74,030 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Dorchester58,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 8581
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 74,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 70,855 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 67,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog/driving lamp out

Fail 13 Sep 2023 67,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog/driving lamp out

Pass 14 Sep 2022 65,020 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 62,571 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre pressure low

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

slight travel on hand brake lever

Pass 8 Sep 2020 60,916 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside repeater lens damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2020 60,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside repeater lens damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2019 59,099 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 59,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 56,245 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,979 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 52,979 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,473 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 48,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 41,973 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 34,178 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 25,350 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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MIL 8581 is a 2010 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 58,711 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 MIL 8581, 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 16 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MIL 8581 registered?

MIL 8581 is a 2010 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 July 2010.

Is MIL 8581 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 8581 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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