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PO11 FKL

2011 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

146,275 mi
Last recorded146,275 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Dorchester62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 146,275 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 137,193 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 128,488 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 128,488 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 117,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 117,637 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 105,628 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 105,626 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play d/link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play d/link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 96,671 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 96,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 90,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 90,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 90,257 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability main suspension arm. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear air bag rubbing on driveshaft

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 79,766 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

advice slight transmission oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2018 67,378 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 67,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,774 miles

Both sides rear lower rear suspension arm inner bushes worn

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 57,774 miles

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

Both sides rear lower rear suspension arm inner bushes worn

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 46,635 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 46,635 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,039 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 1 Apr 2015 36,039 miles

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 25,113 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 11 Apr 2014 25,113 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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 FKL is a 2011 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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