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Ford Dorchester

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 3,984 cc

L5 FTFMOT history

L5 FTF is a black petrol Ford Dorchester first used on 17 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 109,446 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
109,446 km
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,326 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 FTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Dorchester
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
17 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 FTF was last recorded at 109,446 km on 20 Aug 2026, 11 km more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,435 km · 18 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
11 km
Average per year
5,326 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,446 km
  • 2025 – 107,400 km
  • 2024 – 105,185 km
  • 2016 – 68,698 km
  • 2010 – 22,042 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,446 km
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer edge of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer edge of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,446 km (+11)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    109,446 km
    Test number
    352014036237
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail109,435 km (+2,035)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,435 km
    Test number
    949405963157
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass107,400 km (+23)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    107,400 km
    Test number
    422930652687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail107,377 km (+2,192)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,377 km
    Test number
    907312297862
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass105,185 km1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    105,185 km
    Test number
    198084617585
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Top end to metal brake pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass102,327 miles (+5,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    102,327 miles
    Test number
    476409195270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass96,684 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    96,684 miles
    Test number
    289525801567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,679 miles (+3,138)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,679 miles
    Test number
    827175166162
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass93,541 miles (+2,570)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    93,541 miles
    Test number
    224237700272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,971 miles (+3,246)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,971 miles
    Test number
    351256843502
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass87,725 miles (+4,208)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,725 miles
    Test number
    769090073496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,517 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,517 miles
    Test number
    597219194544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,516 miles (+6,896)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,516 miles
    Test number
    382293231122
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass76,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,620 miles
    Test number
    531707076332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,698 km
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,698 km
    Test number
    350814686694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,503 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,503 miles
    Test number
    125075175023
    • NoteOff side front tyre wearing on inner edge

  17. Fail61,503 miles (+7,013)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,503 miles
    Test number
    448205975035
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOff side front tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Pass54,490 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,490 miles
    Test number
    607829874085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail54,475 miles (+8,580)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,475 miles
    Test number
    719458174091
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass45,895 miles (+7,960)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,895 miles
    Test number
    727938573056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteScreenwasher pump weak

  21. Pass37,935 miles (+7,847)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,935 miles
    Test number
    138329072032
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges requires tracking

  22. Pass30,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,088 miles
    Test number
    845770881046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,042 km3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,042 km
    Test number
    334932780085
    • NoteEngine coolant leaking radiator area
    • NoteEngine missfire at idle
    • NoteFront brake pads 2/3rds worn

Questions about L5 FTF

Does L5 FTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 FTF is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 FTF?
The MOT on L5 FTF is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 FTF done?
L5 FTF was recorded at 109,446 km at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 5,326 km a year.
Has L5 FTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 FTF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 FTF 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 L5 FTF find?
L5 FTF passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.

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