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L600 NCM

2013 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,691 mi
Last recorded93,691 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Dorchester50,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL600 NCM
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 93,691 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2025 88,685 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 84,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 76,798 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 75,995 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 71,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 68,658 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 65,389 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 58,148 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 16 Oct 2017 45,097 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 32,185 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 32,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (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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L600 NCM 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 L600 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 13 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L600 NCM registered?

L600 NCM is a 2013 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 17 October 2013.

Is L600 NCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L600 NCM 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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