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PO12 EJJ

2012 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,554 mi
Last recorded115,554 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Dorchester75,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 EJJ
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 115,554 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 111,098 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 105,147 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 96,913 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 14 Dec 2022 96,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rearmost door (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 18 Oct 2022 96,896 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

bonnet release lever loose and unattached

Pass 12 Oct 2021 89,343 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 89,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225x50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective nearside belt in middle row of seats (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 84,746 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 75,718 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated small splitt (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 75,718 miles

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated small splitt (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 65,058 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 56,077 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 56,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 46,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 37,723 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 37,723 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 29,457 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 29,457 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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PO12 EJJ is a 2012 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 75,361 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 PO12 EJJ, 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 14 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PO12 EJJ is a 2012 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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