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R24 GNT

2001 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,545 mi
Last recorded92,545 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Dorchester70,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 GNT
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 92,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 92,539 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced n/s/f inner sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner wheel arch front lower holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r wheel arch upper holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 92,034 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 92,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch front lower corner holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 91,112 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 89,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 88,760 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 87,587 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 87,566 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 86,808 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroding (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 85,566 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 84,865 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion o/s/r inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 84,865 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/r inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion o/s/r inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 83,970 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 80,993 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 80,993 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 77,859 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 73,909 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 69,899 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 66,281 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 60,332 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 53,968 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 48,014 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 42,519 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 42,509 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 36,498 miles

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

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

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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R24 GNT is a 2001 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 70,355 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 R24 GNT, 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 25 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R24 GNT is a 2001 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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