
Ford Dorchester
White · Petrol · 2004 · 3,984 cc
V17 WEDMOT history
V17 WED is a white petrol Ford Dorchester first used on 17 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 64,324 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 64,324 km
- At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V17 WED
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Dorchester
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 17 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V17 WED was last recorded at 64,324 km on 29 Aug 2026.
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 64,324 km
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working partially not working
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Brake fluid close to minimum mark
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear pipe join
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
28 tests since 30 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass64,324 km5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 64,324 km
- Test number
- 563567255224
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass63,573 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2026
- Odometer
- 63,573 miles
- Test number
- 413453129530
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear pipe join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail63,573 miles (+870)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,573 miles
- Test number
- 401888379976
- MajorFront Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Front most (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear pipe join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass62,703 miles (+889)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2025
- Odometer
- 62,703 miles
- Test number
- 929985491246
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper inner wing corroded with 30cm of suspension mount
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper inner wing corroded with in 30cm of suspension mount
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass61,814 miles (+16)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2024
- Odometer
- 61,814 miles
- Test number
- 213714197098
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease and underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working partially not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security upper wheel arch tub near suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security upper wheel arch tub near suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail61,798 miles (+933)2 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,798 miles
- Test number
- 512807628472
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease and underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working partially not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security upper wheel arch tub near suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security upper wheel arch tub near suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass60,865 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2023
- Odometer
- 60,865 miles
- Test number
- 521218134593
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease and underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail60,865 miles (+1,542)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,865 miles
- Test number
- 899500007189
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease and underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass59,323 miles (+20)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2022
- Odometer
- 59,323 miles
- Test number
- 849119373856
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease and underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working partially not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join between front and center pipes (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch well area near suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch well area near suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join between center and rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal
Fail59,303 miles (+502)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,303 miles
- Test number
- 264245974407
- MajorFront Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease and underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working partially not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join between front and center pipes (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch well area near suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch well area near suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join between center and rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal
Pass58,801 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 58,801 miles
- Test number
- 527112948887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,796 miles (+810)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,796 miles
- Test number
- 305451296302
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass57,986 miles (+1,096)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 57,986 miles
- Test number
- 449132310238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,890 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 56,890 miles
- Test number
- 714358739807
- AdvisoryRear sub frame has light covering of rush
Fail56,889 miles (+1,599)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,889 miles
- Test number
- 523868470533
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- AdvisoryFuel tank and tank cover has light damaged
- AdvisoryRear sub frame has light covering of rush
Pass55,290 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 55,290 miles
- Test number
- 962996769892
- AdvisoryOff side and nearside handbrake cable outers corroded
Fail55,282 miles (+2,108)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,282 miles
- Test number
- 969533311970
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOff side and nearside handbrake cable outers corroded
Pass53,174 miles10 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 53,174 miles
- Test number
- 458513775162
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryStop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
- NoteExhaust bracket deteriorated at g/box
Fail53,174 miles (+2,421)1 repaired10 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,174 miles
- Test number
- 907603175147
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryStop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
- NoteExhaust bracket deteriorated at g/box
Pass50,753 miles (+3,007)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 50,753 miles
- Test number
- 268423764464
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteExhaust mount rear of g/box bottom weld corroded
Fail47,746 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,746 miles
- Test number
- 249033563139
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteSmall section of rear centre brake light out
Pass47,746 miles (+3,456)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 47,746 miles
- Test number
- 728763963162
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteSmall section of rear centre brake light out
Pass44,290 miles (+3,015)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 44,290 miles
- Test number
- 845000862180
- AdvisoryFront Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteRear exaust silencer corroded
Pass41,275 miles (+2,651)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 41,275 miles
- Test number
- 255443951145
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass38,624 miles (+3,237)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2011
- Odometer
- 38,624 miles
- Test number
- 271306440142
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,387 miles (+7,884)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2010
- Odometer
- 35,387 miles
- Test number
- 950648549116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,503 miles (+1,101)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 27,503 miles
- Test number
- 534527257138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,402 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 26,402 miles
- Test number
- 732399687039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V17 WED
- Does V17 WED currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V17 WED is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V17 WED?
- The MOT on V17 WED is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V17 WED done?
- V17 WED was recorded at 64,324 km at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026.
- Has V17 WED ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V17 WED has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on V17 WED 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 V17 WED find?
- V17 WED passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both, and 2 more.
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