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PO11 FHX

2011 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,302 mi
Last recorded103,302 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Dorchester62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 103,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front suspension top mounting point corroded

underside central floor corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2023 92,426 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

coolant leak, radiator

Pass 21 Apr 2022 82,108 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 82,108 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 82,097 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety steering (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 71,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck corroded at cap seat ()

Fail 16 Mar 2021 71,481 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck corroded at cap seat ()

Pass 31 Mar 2020 62,541 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play at steering rack pinion

Fail 31 Mar 2020 62,541 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt emitting grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play at steering rack pinion

Pass 13 May 2019 51,823 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 51,823 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 46,148 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 46,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 2nd row (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 37,908 miles

Nearside Rear wearing on edges

Offside Front cuts in tyre sidewall

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 31,234 miles

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,490 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 17,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 17,977 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 FHX 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 61.1%.

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

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