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Ford Dorchester

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 3,984 cc

BAS 657MOT history

BAS 657 is a black petrol Ford Dorchester first used on 24 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 128,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
128,690 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BAS 657
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Dorchester
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BAS 657 was last recorded at 128,690 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,689 miles · 10 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,690 miles
  • 2025 – 127,598 miles
  • 2024 – 125,512 miles
  • 2023 – 122,231 miles
  • 2022 – 119,352 miles
  • 2021 – 116,102 miles
  • 2020 – 112,986 miles
  • 2019 – 107,082 miles
  • 2018 – 104,139 miles
  • 2017 – 101,582 miles
  • 2016 – 98,820 miles
  • 2015 – 88,499 miles
  • 2014 – 81,038 miles
  • 2011 – 56,054 miles
  • 2010 – 45,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,690 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,690 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    128,690 miles
    Test number
    143569144690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail128,689 miles (+1,091)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,689 miles
    Test number
    750669753363
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass127,598 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    127,598 miles
    Test number
    823601554967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail127,598 miles (+2,086)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,598 miles
    Test number
    938862716367
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass125,512 miles (+13)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    125,512 miles
    Test number
    404529851985
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail125,499 miles (+3,268)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,499 miles
    Test number
    973286032925
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass122,231 miles (+2,879)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    122,231 miles
    Test number
    262065120512
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,352 miles (+85)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,352 miles
    Test number
    604218035656
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail119,267 miles (+3,165)2 dangerous6 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,267 miles
    Test number
    460424288444
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm outer bush on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sill damaged/corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component on rack (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass116,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    116,102 miles
    Test number
    624917146790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail116,102 miles (+3,116)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,102 miles
    Test number
    626318764577
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass112,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    112,986 miles
    Test number
    743639456010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,986 miles (+5,904)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,986 miles
    Test number
    905807734683
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Pass107,082 miles (+2,943)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    107,082 miles
    Test number
    185948676727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill slightly corroding
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  15. Pass104,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    104,139 miles
    Test number
    521039331380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,583 km
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    101,583 km
    Test number
    238108795357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail101,582 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,582 miles
    Test number
    434612289591
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Fail101,581 km4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,581 km
    Test number
    840356370954
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass98,820 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,820 miles
    Test number
    418886978195
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box detiriorated
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit spare (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail98,820 miles (+10,321)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,820 miles
    Test number
    805369776355
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box detiriorated

  21. Pass88,499 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    88,499 miles
    Test number
    259344215447
    • NoteRear exhaust box detiriorated

  22. Fail88,498 miles (+7,460)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,498 miles
    Test number
    826162215120
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wall holed cords exposed
    • NoteRear exhaust box detiriorated

  23. Pass81,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    81,038 miles
    Test number
    469388374185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,075 km
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,075 km
    Test number
    287946203265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail74,075 km (+9,467)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,075 km
    Test number
    759533603241
    • DangerousOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass64,608 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    64,608 km
    Test number
    735907382194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail64,608 km2 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,608 km
    Test number
    735536282139
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass56,054 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,054 miles
    Test number
    376421701223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  29. Fail56,054 miles (+10,081)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,054 miles
    Test number
    826491201232
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  30. Pass45,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,973 miles
    Test number
    850368000215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BAS 657

What vehicle is registration BAS 657 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BAS 657 on a black petrol Ford Dorchester first used on 24 Sept 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does BAS 657 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BAS 657 is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on BAS 657?
The MOT on BAS 657 is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BAS 657 done?
BAS 657 was recorded at 128,690 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 5,167 miles a year.
Has BAS 657 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BAS 657 has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on BAS 657 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on BAS 657 find?
BAS 657 passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close; offside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close.

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