Ford Dorchester MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford Dorchester. Check any Dorchester by registration number below.

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80.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-5.1%

vs Ford Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Ford Dorchester — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Dorchester has an average MOT pass rate of 80.0%, which is 5.1 percentage points below the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Dorchester is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Ford Dorchester fails its MOT are vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. If you are preparing your Dorchester for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Ford Dorchester, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford Dorchester performs at MOT across different model years.

2014

Based on 95 vehicles

82.1%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

33.8%

Mileage at 10yr

88k mi

2013

Based on 31 vehicles

93.5%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.8%

Mileage at 10yr

77k mi

2012

Based on 37 vehicles

81.1%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

21.4%

2011

Based on 85 vehicles

84.7%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

20.3%

2010

Based on 108 vehicles

86.1%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.8%

2009

Based on 68 vehicles

70.6%Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

26.1%

2008

Based on 128 vehicles

82.0%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

3.0%

2007

Based on 161 vehicles

87.6%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

3.9%

2006

Based on 71 vehicles

80.3%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

2.3%

2005

Based on 47 vehicles

68.1%Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

17.9%

Retest Rate

17.9%

2004

Based on 34 vehicles

70.6%Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Retest Rate

35.3%

2003

Based on 30 vehicles

76.7%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Retest Rate

17.6%

0

Based on 344 vehicles

77.0%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Mileage at 5yr

74k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ford Dorchester

The most common reasons a Ford Dorchester fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

40.0%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

12.5%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

6.8%

Ford Dorchester Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

6.3%

Nearside

2.1%

Front

2.1%

Other Ford Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ford models.

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75.7% pass rate

Ford Puma St-line

95.4% pass rate

Ford Tourneo Connect

89.9% pass rate

Ford Focus Active Edition Mhev

93.1% pass rate

Ford Mondeo

67.1% pass rate

Ford Focus C - Max

96.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Ford Dorchester

Ford Dorchester — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Dorchester MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Dorchester?

The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Dorchester is 80.0% compared to the Ford average of 85.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Dorchester?

The most common MOT failures on the Ford Dorchester are: Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced (40.0%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (12.5%), Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (6.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Ford Dorchester reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 80.0%, the Ford Dorchester is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Ford Dorchester?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Ford Dorchester?

Typical mileage for the Ford Dorchester: 87,738 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Dorchester to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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