Ford Dorchester
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 9 years from 654 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
85%
Total Tests
654
Best Year
2010 (95%)
Years Covered
9
About the Ford Dorchester
The Ford Dorchester has been tested 654 times in 2026 MOT data across 9 model years (2005 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2010 model is the most reliable with a 95% pass rate from 87 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 64%. With a 31 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer FORD DORCHESTERs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 6 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2005) averages 83,460 miles, while the newest (2014) averages 60,559 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Ford Dorchester by Year
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