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Ford Dorchester

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,999 cc

R16 SFSMOT history

R16 SFS is a black petrol Ford Dorchester first used on 24 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 38,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
38,051 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 SFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Dorchester
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
24 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 SFS was last recorded at 38,051 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 2,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,780 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,271 miles
Average per year
2,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,051 miles
  • 2025 – 35,780 miles
  • 2024 – 33,360 miles
  • 2023 – 29,952 miles
  • 2022 – 28,582 miles
  • 2021 – 26,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,051 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,051 miles (+2,271)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    38,051 miles
    Test number
    312272159341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass35,780 miles (+2,420)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    35,780 miles
    Test number
    556152647623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle fully covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  3. Pass33,360 miles (+3,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    33,360 miles
    Test number
    674381383827
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres staring to wear on outer edges

  4. Pass29,952 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    29,952 miles
    Test number
    718593608106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail29,890 miles (+1,308)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,890 miles
    Test number
    387178964706
    • 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))

  6. Pass28,582 miles (+2,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    28,582 miles
    Test number
    769870077377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass26,419 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    26,419 miles
    Test number
    434581175684
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass24,254 km (+1,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    24,254 km
    Test number
    178913855173
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass22,577 km (+2,429)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    22,577 km
    Test number
    870956584956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,148 km (+1,279)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    20,148 km
    Test number
    371551674319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,869 km (+29)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    18,869 km
    Test number
    717914804443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail18,840 km (+1,572)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,840 km
    Test number
    248120328129
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  13. Pass17,268 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    17,268 km
    Test number
    101807551404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 SFS

Does R16 SFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 SFS is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 SFS?
The MOT on R16 SFS is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 SFS done?
R16 SFS was recorded at 38,051 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 2,384 miles a year.
Has R16 SFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 SFS has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on R16 SFS 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 R16 SFS find?
R16 SFS passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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