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W4 DWF

2006 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,690 mi
Last recorded93,690 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Dorchester75,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 DWF
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 93,690 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 92,861 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 90,245 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 86,910 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 85,231 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 85,231 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 80,415 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 77,061 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 74,488 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 71,531 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 68,514 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 66,190 miles

damage to exhaust box

rear exhaust hangers corroded

rear face of front discs starting to corrode

Pass 3 Mar 2014 62,081 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 62,081 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust silencer badly damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2013 59,736 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Centre exhaust damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 59,736 miles

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

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Centre exhaust damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 55,997 miles

Centre exhaust section damaged

Offside door shut area slightly corroded

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 9 Feb 2012 55,996 miles

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

Centre exhaust section damaged

Offside door shut area slightly corroded

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake travel

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 48,970 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 37,900 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 29,467 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 29,467 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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W4 DWF is a 2006 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W4 DWF, 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 W4 DWF registered?

W4 DWF is a 2006 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is W4 DWF safe to buy?

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