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V44 AFF

2012 Ford Dorchester

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests34 (30 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,433 mi
Last recorded66,433 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Dorchester75,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV44 AFF
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

30 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 66,433 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 66,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 90,736 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened behind wheel (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, inside arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 61,102 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 89,187 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 55,946 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 87,830 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 52,816 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 86,100 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 48,374 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 84,375 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 45,783 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 82,125 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 43,240 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 ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 79,459 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 37,735 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))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 78,245 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 32,936 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 74,015 miles

slight lift both front suspension lower ball joints

some noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Feb 2017 28,570 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 70,924 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 70,917 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 24,054 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 21,253 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 67,940 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 63,427 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 63,421 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake travel high

Pass 25 Feb 2013 60,212 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 60,212 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 54,941 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering pipe slightly damp

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2011 47,038 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 35,633 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2009 27,289 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 27,289 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V44 AFF is a 2012 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2012 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 75,361 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 V44 AFF, 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 14 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V44 AFF is a 2012 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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