2014 Ford Dorchester 2.5L Petrol · HMZ 3480
2014 Ford Dorchester (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2014. Recorded mileage 119,671 km. MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD DORCHESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 119,671 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HMZ 3480 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 119,671 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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HMZ 3480 Odometer History
- 14/04/2023103,901 mi
- 15/04/2024112,506 mi+8,605 mi
- 27/03/2025118,900 km
- 16/06/2026119,671 km+771 km
- 16/06/2026119,671 km
Average of roughly 4,970 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HMZ 3480 MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Ford Dorchester (HMZ 3480) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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