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Ford Dorchester

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,999 cc

L20 HFSMOT history

L20 HFS is a black petrol Ford Dorchester first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 82,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2025
Mileage
82,455 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 HFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Dorchester
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 HFS was last recorded at 82,455 miles on 14 Aug 2024, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,405 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
2,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 82,455 miles
  • 2023 – 81,523 miles
  • 2022 – 81,139 miles
  • 2020 – 75,683 miles
  • 2019 – 74,127 miles
  • 2018 – 72,466 miles
  • 2017 – 70,835 miles
  • 2016 – 68,823 miles
  • 2015 – 65,320 miles
  • 2014 – 61,447 miles
  • 2013 – 57,651 miles
  • 2012 – 53,807 miles
  • 2011 – 50,346 miles
  • 2010 – 46,482 miles
  • 2009 – 42,687 miles
  • 2008 – 38,984 miles
  • 2007 – 33,993 miles
  • 2006 – 30,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,455 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,455 miles (+50)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    82,455 miles
    Test number
    936242934653
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail82,405 miles (+882)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,405 miles
    Test number
    184722033545
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass81,523 miles (+384)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,523 miles
    Test number
    567875076870
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of Veichle is covered in underseal

  4. Pass81,139 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    81,139 miles
    Test number
    664555506004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail81,138 miles (+5,455)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,138 miles
    Test number
    676127948666
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass75,683 miles (+1,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,683 miles
    Test number
    583070663819
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass74,127 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,127 miles
    Test number
    194997160486
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack slight leak (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail74,126 km2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,126 km
    Test number
    640956008945
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack slight leak (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail74,014 miles (+1,548)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,014 miles
    Test number
    133374788165
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,466 miles (+1,631)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,466 miles
    Test number
    805902926966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,835 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,835 miles
    Test number
    459080725550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,823 miles (+3,503)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,823 miles
    Test number
    798300659911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,320 miles (+3,873)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,320 miles
    Test number
    354079301873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,447 miles (+3,796)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    61,447 miles
    Test number
    687649384209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,651 miles (+3,844)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,651 miles
    Test number
    529466293271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,807 miles (+3,461)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,807 miles
    Test number
    208230502316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,346 miles (+3,864)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,346 miles
    Test number
    385738091295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,482 miles (+3,795)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,482 miles
    Test number
    392403190432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,687 miles (+3,703)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    42,687 miles
    Test number
    781062299295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,984 miles (+4,991)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,984 miles
    Test number
    801696098269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,993 miles (+3,474)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,993 miles
    Test number
    360020097410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    30,519 miles
    Test number
    662643506398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,519 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,519 miles
    Test number
    333328796408
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about L20 HFS

Does L20 HFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L20 HFS expired on 13 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L20 HFS?
The MOT on L20 HFS expired on 13 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L20 HFS done?
L20 HFS was recorded at 82,455 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2024, an average of 2,917 miles a year.
Has L20 HFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 HFS has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L20 HFS 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 L20 HFS find?
L20 HFS passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside rear integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered underseal; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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