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Ford Dorchester

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 3,984 cc

L24 AFSMOT history

L24 AFS is a black petrol Ford Dorchester first used on 10 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 121,332 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
121,332 km
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,883 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 AFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Dorchester
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 AFS was last recorded at 121,332 km on 5 Dec 2025, 2,925 km more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Nov 2024: 118,384 km, lower than 118,670 km on 17 Nov 2023.

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
118,407 km · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,925 km
Average per year
4,883 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,332 km
  • 2024 – 118,407 km
  • 2023 – 118,670 km
  • 2022 – 114,069 km
  • 2021 – 112,699 km
  • 2020 – 112,013 km
  • 2019 – 110,971 km
  • 2014 – 78,875 km
  • 2013 – 72,143 km
  • 2012 – 63,677 km
  • 2011 – 52,896 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,332 km
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,332 km (+2,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    121,332 km
    Test number
    676475532825
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,407 km (+23)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    118,407 km
    Test number
    992466855554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail118,384 km (-286)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,384 km
    Test number
    725230924864
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass118,670 km (+2,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,670 km
    Test number
    610411348099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail116,645 km (+2,576)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,645 km
    Test number
    345942745979
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres 07 both sides rear o/s/2011 o/srear 2006

  6. Pass114,069 km (+569)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,069 km
    Test number
    446720498008
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear and front sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail113,500 km (+801)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,500 km
    Test number
    990115474099
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,699 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,699 km
    Test number
    734667632815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail112,699 km (+686)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,699 km
    Test number
    814388680828
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass112,013 km (+129)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,013 km
    Test number
    794861115512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,884 km1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,884 km
    Test number
    875342771947
    • DangerousRear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass110,972 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,972 miles
    Test number
    509926746547
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  13. Fail110,971 km1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,971 km
    Test number
    278171807070
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  14. Pass107,655 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    107,655 miles
    Test number
    983320107759
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  15. Fail107,655 miles (+5,686)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,655 miles
    Test number
    235523466202
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  16. Pass101,969 miles (+7,972)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    101,969 miles
    Test number
    159287429935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,997 miles (+7,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,997 miles
    Test number
    743338486567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight brake judder(front discs)

  18. Pass86,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,799 miles
    Test number
    442749643838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,875 km (+6,732)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,875 km
    Test number
    835329864295
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge(strong advise)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Pass72,143 km (+8,466)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    72,143 km
    Test number
    909048513346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,677 km2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,677 km
    Test number
    428814222418
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass63,677 km (+10,781)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    63,677 km
    Test number
    947704522312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,896 km
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    52,896 km
    Test number
    899674631386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,838 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    43,838 miles
    Test number
    262262820327
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  25. Fail43,838 miles (+10,839)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,838 miles
    Test number
    481991520461
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  26. Pass32,999 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,999 miles
    Test number
    330828939357
    • NoteAdvise;engine emmissions failed basic emmission test
    • NoteAdvise;minor scratches to front screen

Questions about L24 AFS

Does L24 AFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 AFS is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L24 AFS?
The MOT on L24 AFS is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L24 AFS done?
L24 AFS was recorded at 121,332 km at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 4,883 km a year.
Has L24 AFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 AFS has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L24 AFS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Nov 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L24 AFS find?
L24 AFS passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills.

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