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N3 BNC

2006 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,612 mi
Last recorded117,612 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Dorchester75,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 BNC
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 117,612 miles

front to rear underbody/suspension components slightly corroded & covered with underseal

Pass 5 Dec 2024 117,598 miles

front to rear underbody/suspension components slightly corroded & covered with underseal

Pass 23 Nov 2023 117,537 miles

front to rear underbody/suspension components covered with underseal

Pass 9 Sep 2022 116,894 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 114,935 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 114,935 miles

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 114,126 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 111,525 miles

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2019 111,525 miles

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

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

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 108,545 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 104,500 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 104,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 96,082 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge close to cords

Offside Rear exhaust back box and hangers corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 86,763 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 81,290 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,798 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 72,598 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 72,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 63,791 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 54,210 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 42,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,579 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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N3 BNC is a 2006 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N3 BNC, 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 N3 BNC registered?

N3 BNC is a 2006 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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