MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,160 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Oil leak
chip in screen.
n/s/r wheel bearing starting to get noisy.
o/s/f door corroded at the bottom.
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
chip in screen.
Battery insecure
n/s/r wheel bearing starting to get noisy.
o/s/f door corroded at the bottom.
Battery insecure
chip in screen
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Battery insecure
chip in screen.
slight play in both rear bearings
0/s/r wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
various body corrosion in rear suspension mounting areas and inner sills
How Reliable is the Ford Orion?
Based on 85,037 MOT tests across 23,306 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A540 HJT is a 1983 Ford Orion in Orange with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1983 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 55,361 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 Orion fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 15,192 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A540 HJT, 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 43 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of A540 HJT?
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What year was A540 HJT registered?
A540 HJT is a 1983 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 November 1983.
Is A540 HJT safe to buy?
The MOT history for A540 HJT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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