1999 Ford Dorchester 3.0L Petrol · L20 HFS
1999 Ford Dorchester (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1999. Recorded mileage 82,455 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD DORCHESTER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,455 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2999cc
L20 HFS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2024
- 82,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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L20 HFS Mileage History
- 09/05/202281,138 mi
- 10/06/202281,139 mi+1 mi
- 10/08/202381,523 mi+384 mi
- 07/08/202482,405 mi+882 mi
- 14/08/202482,455 mi+50 mi
Average of roughly 581 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L20 HFS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Dorchester (L20 HFS) between May 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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