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T11 GWF

2004 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,952 mi
Last recorded35,952 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Dorchester62,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT11 GWF
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 35,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 35,949 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 35,867 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and chassis leg and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and chassis leg and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear subframe and all suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 33,875 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 28,663 miles

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 25,408 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 23,229 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 21,707 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 21,019 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 19,883 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 18,853 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 18,853 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 17,932 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 16,701 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 15,373 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 13,779 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyre's starting to wear on inner edge's.

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 12,162 miles

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

both front tyre's worn on inner edge's.

both rear tyre's worn on inner edge's.

front brake discs worn.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 10,905 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 9,561 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing inner shoulders

Handbrake travel high

Pass 19 Mar 2008 7,925 miles

handbrake requires adjusting

Pass 28 Feb 2007 5,923 miles

slight travel at handbrake cable at offside rear

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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T11 GWF is a 2004 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 62,542 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 T11 GWF, 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 22 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T11 GWF is a 2004 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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