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C18 MFD

2003 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

65,816 mi
Last recorded65,816 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Dorchester41,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 MFD
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 65,816 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 65,065 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 64,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 63,972 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 63,253 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 63,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 61,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 57,523 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2016 57,523 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2015 53,807 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 50,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 50,913 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 48,216 miles

ADVISED SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION LOW ARM OUTER BUSH

advised travel on handbrake STRONG ADVISED NOISE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN ON LOCK TO LOCK CHECK

Pass 29 Oct 2012 45,550 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 45,540 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 42,759 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 42,759 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 37,014 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,725 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,676 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 27,667 miles

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 24,590 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 24,590 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 24,430 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

bonnet intenal release handle not secure laying near to throttle pedal

Pass 12 Dec 2006 19,467 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 19,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON BOTH INNER AND OUTER EDGES ADVISE FIT NEW (NOW)

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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C18 MFD is a 2003 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2003 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 41,701 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 C18 MFD, 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 23 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C18 MFD is a 2003 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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