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N300 HFC

2007 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,004 mi
Last recorded75,004 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Dorchester69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN300 HFC
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 75,004 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 71,503 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 68,208 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 62,371 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 62,348 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 60,817 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 60,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust back box support has snapped

Fail 26 Nov 2018 60,766 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust back box support has snapped

Pass 7 Nov 2017 57,547 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 57,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 52,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle under sealed

Pass 10 Nov 2015 47,500 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 42,174 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front wiper smearing slightly

Fail 17 Oct 2013 35,890 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 35,890 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,713 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 24,937 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 20,176 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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N300 HFC is a 2007 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 69,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N300 HFC, 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 19 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N300 HFC registered?

N300 HFC is a 2007 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 10 November 2007.

Is N300 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N300 HFC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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