Ford Dorchester
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 3,984 cc
L6 FTFMOT history
L6 FTF is a black petrol Ford Dorchester first used on 17 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,241 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 101,241 km
- At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,728 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 FTF
- 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
- 17 Aug 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 FTF was last recorded at 101,241 km on 30 Mar 2026, 2,018 km more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,223 km · 17 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,018 km
- Average per year
- 1,728 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,241 km
- 2025 – 99,223 km
- 2024 – 97,769 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,241 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014
Full MOT history
23 tests since 24 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,241 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 101,241 km
- Test number
- 463376265927
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Fail101,237 km (+2,014)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,237 km
- Test number
- 209852678195
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,223 km (+1,454)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 99,223 km
- Test number
- 454004621486
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,769 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 97,769 km
- Test number
- 225820045558
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass95,191 miles (+7,984)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 95,191 miles
- Test number
- 925504729920
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,207 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 87,207 miles
- Test number
- 885510698936
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Fail87,206 miles (+3,335)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,206 miles
- Test number
- 585318292427
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Pass83,871 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 83,871 miles
- Test number
- 136830448478
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail83,871 miles (+1,733)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,871 miles
- Test number
- 438953475923
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass82,138 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 82,138 miles
- Test number
- 693633702247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,138 miles (+1,964)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,138 miles
- Test number
- 941097524067
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass80,174 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 80,174 miles
- Test number
- 524718815113
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail80,174 miles (+8,407)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,174 miles
- Test number
- 978533362156
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,767 miles (+6,991)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 71,767 miles
- Test number
- 988630860046
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,776 miles (+6,815)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 64,776 miles
- Test number
- 330034441299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,961 miles (+7,096)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 57,961 miles
- Test number
- 565259629861
- AdvisoryAuxillary drive belt g/roller noisy
- AdvisoryN/s/r index lamp dim
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn low on edges
- AdvisoryO/s/f h/lamp poor focal pattern
Pass50,865 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 50,865 miles
- Test number
- 199433334256
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake pads getting low
Fail50,865 miles (+10,382)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,865 miles
- Test number
- 298383834297
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake pads getting low
Pass40,483 miles (+5,264)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 40,483 miles
- Test number
- 286992242208
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing inner edge low
Pass35,219 miles (+6,547)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 35,219 miles
- Test number
- 325193641473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,672 miles (+6,451)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 28,672 miles
- Test number
- 504164440299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,221 miles (+45)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 22,221 miles
- Test number
- 201963959200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,176 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,176 miles
- Test number
- 393946839459
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.
Questions about L6 FTF
- Does L6 FTF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 FTF is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L6 FTF?
- The MOT on L6 FTF is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L6 FTF done?
- L6 FTF was recorded at 101,241 km at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 1,728 km a year.
- Has L6 FTF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 FTF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L6 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 L6 FTF find?
- L6 FTF passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing.
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