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HW13 LHD

2013 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,903 mi
Last recorded64,903 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Dorchester50,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW13 LHD
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 64,903 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 58,255 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 51,372 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 48,695 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 48,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 46,041 miles

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

little reserve travel to parking brake

Pass 19 May 2021 40,880 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 37,043 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly poor / pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 33,528 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 28,538 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 22,820 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 17,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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HW13 LHD is a 2013 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HW13 LHD, 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 HW13 LHD registered?

HW13 LHD is a 2013 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 24 June 2013.

Is HW13 LHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW13 LHD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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