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YC09 TVN

2009 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,580 mi
Last recorded82,580 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Dorchester64,699 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 TVN
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 82,580 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 81,594 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm outer rose joint to hub slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal pipe to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal pipe to calliper corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light built in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level in op (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 81,594 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm outer rose joint to hub slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal pipe to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal pipe to calliper corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light built in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level in op (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 79,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear centre brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 79,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components suspension airbag fouling on driveshaft (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear centre brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 75,768 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 75,744 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure where it joins centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 68,061 miles

Nearside Rear Lower lower arm bolt slightly fowling bottom of shocker near side rear

hi level brake light in op

Pass 4 Jun 2020 64,478 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 59,845 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 55,411 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 51,753 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 51,753 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 49,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 42,380 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 35,667 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 28,624 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 28,307 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs have slight pitting on inner face

Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,609 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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YC09 TVN is a 2009 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 64,699 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 YC09 TVN, 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 17 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YC09 TVN is a 2009 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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