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WJ06 LSE

2006 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,651 mi
Last recorded80,651 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Dorchester75,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 LSE
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 80,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2022 80,380 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 80,078 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 78,783 miles

Both rear outer sill ends corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 77,059 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 75,190 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 73,426 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGES

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 71,194 miles

damage to n/s/r outer sill seam

damage to o/s/r outer sill seam

slight misting of oil from power steering pipe

Pass 10 Feb 2015 68,673 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Feb 2015 68,642 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2014 64,676 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

handbrake travel high

offside front wiper blade noisey

Pass 28 Feb 2013 60,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hand brake travel

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 56,152 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 56,143 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 49,110 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Handbrake travel

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

Power steering pipe damp

Pass 4 Feb 2010 38,964 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Power steering pipe slightly damp

Fail 3 Feb 2010 38,964 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Power steering pipe slightly damp

Pass 13 Feb 2009 30,146 miles

ns handbrake efficiency lower than os...

Fail 9 Feb 2009 30,146 miles

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

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

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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WJ06 LSE is a 2006 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 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 WJ06 LSE, 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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WJ06 LSE is a 2006 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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