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W3 WFD

2017 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,306 mi
Last recorded68,306 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 WFD
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 68,306 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 68,306 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2026 26,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewalls also deteriorated due to being run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 26,092 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewalls also deteriorated due to being run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 64,559 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear 'coffin' arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear 'coffin' arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 64,559 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear 'coffin' arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear 'coffin' arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 23,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 60,239 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 20,377 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 56,737 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 18,109 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 51,792 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 15,776 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 48,525 miles
Pass 9 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 10 Oct 2018 39,832 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 34,838 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 30,644 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 26,631 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 21,366 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 20,561 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 15,369 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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W3 WFD is a 2017 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W3 WFD, 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 9 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W3 WFD registered?

W3 WFD is a 2017 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 17 May 2017.

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