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PO11 FHW

2011 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,030 mi
Last recorded126,030 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Dorchester62,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO11 FHW
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 126,030 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 126,030 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 113,371 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 113,371 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 103,014 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 87,099 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 87,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 76,350 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 76,350 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut turret corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2020 67,699 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 54,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 44,555 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 37,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 37,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 31,670 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 31,668 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted twisted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 26,515 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 20,265 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Dorchester?

Based on 10,955 MOT tests across 987 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
2,676
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 349
parking brake recording little or no effort 236
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 192
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 188
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 161
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PO11 FHW is a 2011 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 62,666 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Dorchester fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 349 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO11 FHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Dorchester typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PO11 FHW registered?

PO11 FHW is a 2011 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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