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PO60 FCF

2011 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

123,854 mi
Last recorded123,854 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Dorchester62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO60 FCF
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 123,854 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 123,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 119,078 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 119,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 112,129 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 107,028 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 100,076 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 100,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding after brake operation(ABS FAULT?) (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 92,641 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 92,635 miles

Central Front Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation cable/rod missing (1.1.15 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner and outer bushes twisted/worn due to lower arm not sited correctly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected air bag incorrectly mounted on lower saddle (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension not jacked up/checked due to condition of suspension components(TO BE CHECKED ON RETEST)

Pass 16 Oct 2019 87,404 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 87,403 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush worn causing air bag to sit on lower saddle incorrectly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipped beam bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 78,553 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 78,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 70,146 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 2 Oct 2017 70,146 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre stop light not working

Pass 11 Oct 2016 59,327 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 49,720 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 49,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 39,455 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 39,455 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 31,637 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 31,633 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 31,630 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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PO60 FCF 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 PO60 FCF, 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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PO60 FCF is a 2011 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 January 2011.

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