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N333 MFD

2006 Ford Dorchester

Silver Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,561 mi
Last recorded142,561 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Dorchester75,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN333 MFD
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 142,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 140,599 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 140,599 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 137,913 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 137,913 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 136,438 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play Front propshaft support mounting splitting (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 135,351 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 134,486 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 134,474 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake pipes heavily under sealed

Pass 23 Jul 2010 47,933 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 47,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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N333 MFD is a 2006 Ford Dorchester in Silver with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 75,244 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 N333 MFD, 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 20 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N333 MFD registered?

N333 MFD is a 2006 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 17 August 2006.

Is N333 MFD safe to buy?

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