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MX14 EFU

2014 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,783 mi
Last recorded96,783 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Dorchester45,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX14 EFU
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 96,783 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 86,878 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 74,700 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 65,611 miles

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 16 Nov 2021 55,183 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 55,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 49,727 miles

Central Lower gearbox sump damaged

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 49,717 miles

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

Central Lower gearbox sump damaged

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 42,898 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 42,898 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements de-lamination of letters (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 35,302 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 35,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 27,964 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 27,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 19,530 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 19,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

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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MX14 EFU is a 2014 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MX14 EFU, 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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MX14 EFU is a 2014 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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