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MK63 VSC

2013 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,331 mi
Last recorded104,331 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Dorchester50,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK63 VSC
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 104,331 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 104,331 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box section corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 95,827 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 85,172 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 79,102 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 79,048 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 71,089 miles

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp lens and holder missing

Fail 12 Oct 2021 71,088 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 64,577 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 64,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 57,215 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 57,215 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 47,588 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 19 Oct 2017 38,381 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 27,421 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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MK63 VSC is a 2013 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MK63 VSC, 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 MK63 VSC registered?

MK63 VSC is a 2013 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 December 2013.

Is MK63 VSC safe to buy?

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