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PO61 GWP

2011 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,013 mi
Last recorded72,013 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Dorchester62,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO61 GWP
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2025 72,013 miles

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

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2024 69,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 66,506 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 62,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 58,387 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pipe (hose) slight seepage. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 53,487 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 50,837 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 50,837 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected n/s/r suspension air bag fouling driveshaft, air bag damage (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 43,231 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 36,967 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 29,722 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 24,103 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 24,103 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 19,986 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 19,986 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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PO61 GWP is a 2011 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PO61 GWP, 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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What year was PO61 GWP registered?

PO61 GWP is a 2011 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 10 December 2011.

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