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PO12 EJN

2012 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,405 mi
Last recorded107,405 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Dorchester75,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 107,405 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 98,350 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 98,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 91,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 91,202 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 86,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 80,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 80,838 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended offside (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 80,833 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

fault on rear air suspension vehicle not sitting level

Pass 30 Oct 2020 78,737 miles

Rear Lower Body component slightly loose lowe panel loose after accident damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 78,711 miles

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

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror missing passenger mirror broken missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Lower Body component slightly loose lowe panel loose after accident damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 73,208 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 73,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 66,766 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 56,344 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 44,749 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 44,749 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 34,299 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 34,298 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 25,739 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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PO12 EJN is a 2012 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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