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PO59 GUD

2009 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,572 mi
Last recorded83,572 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Dorchester64,699 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO59 GUD
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 83,572 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 79,808 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 74,268 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 70,806 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 70,806 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 67,530 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 67,530 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2020 64,699 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 64,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 61,536 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 58,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 58,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 53,153 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 45,667 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,452 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 32,378 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 28,932 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 28,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 22,880 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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PO59 GUD is a 2009 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 64,699 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 PO59 GUD, 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 17 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PO59 GUD registered?

PO59 GUD is a 2009 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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