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L500 NCM

2011 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,359 mi
Last recorded49,359 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Dorchester62,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 NCM
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 49,359 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 49,358 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 42,132 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 42,132 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 37,887 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 35,154 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 32,413 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 30,400 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 26,688 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 24,072 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 20,614 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 16,553 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 11,979 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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L500 NCM is a 2011 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 L500 NCM, 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 L500 NCM registered?

L500 NCM is a 2011 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 October 2011.

Is L500 NCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 NCM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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