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Ford Dorchester

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,984 cc

F3 BEVMOT history

F3 BEV is a black petrol Ford Dorchester first used on 1 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 29,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
29,355 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 BEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Dorchester
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 BEV was last recorded at 29,355 miles on 14 May 2026, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Oct 2014: 18,442 miles, lower than 45,640 miles on 7 Oct 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
29,306 miles · 8 May 2026
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,355 miles
  • 2025 – 29,105 miles
  • 2024 – 28,907 miles
  • 2023 – 27,530 miles
  • 2022 – 27,475 miles
  • 2020 – 27,283 miles
  • 2019 – 26,832 miles
  • 2018 – 26,256 miles
  • 2017 – 26,083 miles
  • 2016 – 24,827 miles
  • 2015 – 21,946 miles
  • 2014 – 18,520 miles
  • 2013 – 45,640 miles
  • 2012 – 41,937 miles
  • 2011 – 37,892 miles
  • 2010 – 33,147 miles
  • 2009 – 28,805 miles
  • 2008 – 23,752 miles
  • 2007 – 18,409 miles
  • 2006 – 12,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,355 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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 lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,355 miles (+49)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    29,355 miles
    Test number
    155274232830
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail29,306 miles (+201)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,306 miles
    Test number
    261347032383
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass29,105 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    29,105 miles
    Test number
    245153441425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail29,078 miles (+171)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,078 miles
    Test number
    958258359086
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass28,907 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    28,907 miles
    Test number
    634859439063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail28,852 miles (+1,322)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,852 miles
    Test number
    864956852067
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor x2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass27,530 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    27,530 miles
    Test number
    936151602012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail27,530 miles (+55)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,530 miles
    Test number
    308112674332
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass27,475 miles (+192)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    27,475 miles
    Test number
    954596528087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroded n/s o/s

  10. Pass27,283 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    27,283 miles
    Test number
    301831250221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,832 miles (+576)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    26,832 miles
    Test number
    310941227111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,256 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    26,256 miles
    Test number
    859219095044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,083 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    26,083 miles
    Test number
    267758026023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,827 miles (+2,881)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    24,827 miles
    Test number
    185154086899
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing and 2 clamps broken (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corrosion

  15. Pass21,946 miles (+3,426)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    21,946 miles
    Test number
    650034884163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass18,520 miles (+78)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    18,520 miles
    Test number
    587172904346
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail18,442 miles (-27,198)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,442 miles
    Test number
    408736784230
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass45,640 miles (+3,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,640 miles
    Test number
    876690883209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass41,937 miles (+4,045)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    41,937 miles
    Test number
    545798572224
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass37,892 miles (+4,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,892 miles
    Test number
    535696181297
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Fail33,147 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,147 miles
    Test number
    614198590210
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass33,147 miles (+4,342)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,147 miles
    Test number
    862048790277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,805 miles (+5,053)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    28,805 miles
    Test number
    561850619274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,752 miles (+5,343)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,752 miles
    Test number
    593332718243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,409 miles (+6,014)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    18,409 miles
    Test number
    251864917276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    12,395 miles
    Test number
    541866856102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 BEV

Does F3 BEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 BEV is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 BEV?
The MOT on F3 BEV is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 BEV done?
F3 BEV was recorded at 29,355 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 851 miles a year.
Has F3 BEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 BEV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on F3 BEV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on F3 BEV find?
F3 BEV passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front service brake binding but not excessively both sides; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 2 more.

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