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R16 SFS

2014 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,780 mi
Last recorded35,780 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Dorchester45,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 SFS
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 35,780 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle fully covered in underseal

Undertray fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2024 33,360 miles

Both front tyres staring to wear on outer edges

Pass 1 Aug 2023 29,952 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 29,890 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 28,582 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 26,419 miles

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 17 Sep 2020 24,254 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 22,577 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 20,148 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 18,869 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 18,840 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 17,268 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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R16 SFS is a 2014 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R16 SFS, 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 R16 SFS registered?

R16 SFS is a 2014 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 24 July 2014.

Is R16 SFS safe to buy?

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