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D16 HFS

2011 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,643 mi
Last recorded144,643 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Dorchester62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 HFS
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 144,643 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 141,857 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 141,317 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 139,149 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 133,487 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 126,723 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 121,167 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 121,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2019 116,246 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 116,245 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides-inner shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 109,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 109,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 97,785 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 80,823 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 67,575 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 67,575 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 59,066 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 59,064 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 45,733 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 45,733 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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D16 HFS is a 2011 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2011 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 62,666 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 D16 HFS, 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 15 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was D16 HFS registered?

D16 HFS is a 2011 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 19 January 2011.

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