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VIL 1070

2007 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,701 mi
Last recorded87,701 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Dorchester69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 1070
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 87,701 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 87,666 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 65,440 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 65,431 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 64,243 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 63,742 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 63,228 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 61,515 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 59,744 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 57,794 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 51,919 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower outer rose bush has slight play

Offside Rear tyre wearing on insides edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 51,919 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords swopped with spare (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower outer rose bush has slight play

Offside Rear tyre wearing on insides edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,586 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,905 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,432 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Fail 21 Mar 2012 32,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,977 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,591 miles

both front wiper blades poor

Pass 24 Feb 2010 21,824 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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VIL 1070 is a 2007 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VIL 1070, 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 VIL 1070 registered?

VIL 1070 is a 2007 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is VIL 1070 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIL 1070 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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