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MK63 VRZ

2014 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,863 mi
Last recorded96,863 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Dorchester45,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK63 VRZ
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 96,863 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 89,309 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 85,509 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 85,505 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 81,296 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 72,111 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 72,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 66,837 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 61,730 miles

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

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 on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 54,563 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

pas pipe damp

Fail 9 Oct 2018 54,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

pas pipe damp

Pass 25 Oct 2017 43,025 miles

Fuel flap assembly insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2016 28,404 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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MK63 VRZ is a 2014 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MK63 VRZ, 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 MK63 VRZ registered?

MK63 VRZ is a 2014 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 February 2014.

Is MK63 VRZ safe to buy?

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