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Ford Dorchester

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 3,984 cc

L2 HDFMOT history

L2 HDF is a black petrol Ford Dorchester first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 49,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
49,581 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 HDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Dorchester
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 HDF was last recorded at 49,581 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,426 miles · 16 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
155 miles
Average per year
2,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,581 miles
  • 2025 – 47,353 miles
  • 2024 – 45,791 miles
  • 2022 – 41,132 miles
  • 2020 – 38,535 miles
  • 2017 – 30,966 miles
  • 2016 – 26,792 miles
  • 2014 – 20,895 miles
  • 2013 – 15,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,581 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,581 miles (+155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    49,581 miles
    Test number
    340531805702
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail49,426 miles (+176)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,426 miles
    Test number
    484130498766
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail49,250 miles (+1,897)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,250 miles
    Test number
    296099091348
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass47,353 miles (+1,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    47,353 miles
    Test number
    587768904125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass45,791 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    45,791 miles
    Test number
    295421820719
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail45,791 miles1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,791 miles
    Test number
    620341096504
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass43,814 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    43,814 km
    Test number
    834336604830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass41,132 miles (+2,597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    41,132 miles
    Test number
    619908095807
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass38,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    38,535 miles
    Test number
    673688591913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,996 km (+2,012)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    37,996 km
    Test number
    254191030807
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass35,984 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    35,984 km
    Test number
    886463194667
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail35,984 km (+2,749)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,984 km
    Test number
    407484505678
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass33,235 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    33,235 km
    Test number
    307462169525
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass30,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    30,966 miles
    Test number
    548652864912
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Fail30,966 miles (+4,174)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,966 miles
    Test number
    713343613003
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working

  16. Pass26,792 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    26,792 miles
    Test number
    718327053983
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  17. Pass24,051 km
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,051 km
    Test number
    746397955063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,895 miles (+4,922)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    20,895 miles
    Test number
    856900074092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    15,973 miles
    Test number
    728469643034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 HDF

Does L2 HDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 HDF is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 HDF?
The MOT on L2 HDF is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 HDF done?
L2 HDF was recorded at 49,581 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 2,497 miles a year.
Has L2 HDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 HDF has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L2 HDF 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 L2 HDF find?
L2 HDF passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear.

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