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2010 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests38 (27 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate71.1%

Mileage

79,474 mi
Last recorded79,474 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Dorchester58,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 BFD
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

27 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 79,474 miles

plastic covers

Fail 3 Mar 2026 79,474 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

plastic covers

Pass 24 Dec 2025 72,013 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2025 76,594 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 76,594 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 69,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 72,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

traction control light on dash

undertrays fitted obstructing some components

Pass 27 Nov 2023 66,506 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 67,243 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 67,243 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 62,351 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 63,208 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 58,387 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pipe (hose) slight seepage. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 59,563 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jul 2021 59,562 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 53,487 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 56,172 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

esc switched off

Pass 11 Dec 2019 50,837 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 50,837 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected n/s/r suspension air bag fouling driveshaft, air bag damage (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 54,238 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 54,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 53,334 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 43,231 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 48,880 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 48,880 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2017 36,967 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,990 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 29,722 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 24,103 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 24,103 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 28,664 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 19,986 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 19,986 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 21,551 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 21,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 16,366 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

traction control light on

Fail 11 Mar 2013 16,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

traction control light on

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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W3 BFD is a 2010 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.1%.

Across all 2010 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 58,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W3 BFD, 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 16 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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W3 BFD is a 2010 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 10 March 2010.

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