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2 MAY

1992 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,764 mi
Last recorded17,764 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Ford Orion57,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 MAY
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 17,764 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2024 17,763 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 17,763 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 17,762 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 17,757 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 17,734 miles

oil leak but not excessive.

Fail 11 Feb 2020 17,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leak but not excessive.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 17,589 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 17,314 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 17,051 miles

oil leak.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 16,814 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 16,529 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 16,206 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 15,766 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 15,353 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 14,921 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 14,475 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 14,475 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 13,957 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 13,482 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 12,899 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 11,776 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Orion?

Based on 85,037 MOT tests across 23,306 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
2,517
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
23,306
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 15,192
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,866
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,274
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,059
constant velocity joint gaiter split 4,009
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2 MAY is a 1992 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1992 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.8% with a typical mileage of 57,779 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Orion fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 15,192 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2 MAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Orion typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 34 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 2 MAY registered?

2 MAY is a 1992 Ford Orion, first registered on 12 March 1992.

Is 2 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 MAY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 2 MAY have outstanding finance?

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