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FD04 DEB

2013 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

68,661 mi
Last recorded68,661 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Dorchester50,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 DEB
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 68,661 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 23 May 2025 65,029 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 59,954 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 55,582 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 50,634 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 47,325 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 44,131 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 40,333 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 35,570 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 31,454 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 29,671 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 25,528 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 21,207 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 21,207 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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FD04 DEB is a 2013 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2013 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 50,222 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 FD04 DEB, 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 13 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FD04 DEB registered?

FD04 DEB is a 2013 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 24 January 2013.

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