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9349 FD

2012 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,347 mi
Last recorded107,347 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Dorchester75,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9349 FD
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 107,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 X front to rear brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe clamp corroded away, pipe insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 107,161 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 X front to rear brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe clamp corroded away, pipe insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 101,876 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 flexi hoses have corrosion to ferrules and pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 96,488 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears low? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 96,488 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears low? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 90,640 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x front to rear pipe corroded near the fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 83,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front to rear pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 83,525 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front to rear pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust back box mounting has corroded off

Pass 21 Apr 2021 74,992 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 74,992 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small crack appearing on center box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 70,594 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 70,593 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 61,199 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 54,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 54,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 46,137 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 37,419 miles

nail in osr tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2016 37,419 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nail in osr tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2015 29,451 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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9349 FD is a 2012 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 75,361 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 9349 FD, 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 14 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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9349 FD is a 2012 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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