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MK63 VWP

2014 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,469 mi
Last recorded96,469 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Dorchester45,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 96,469 miles

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated.

Front Both tyres bald on outer edge - 235 50 17 98W Michelin Primacy 3

Nearside Rear Tyre has a screw in the tread and tyres has been runflat - 235 50 17 98W Michelin Primacy 3

Offside Rear Parking brake lazy

Undertray Damp

Pass 12 Sep 2024 93,839 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 84,580 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 73,020 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 73,020 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 60,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not within perscribed area

Pass 17 Sep 2020 52,026 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 42,650 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 32,964 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 23,101 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 23,101 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 14,196 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 14,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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 VWP 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 VWP, 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 VWP registered?

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

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