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B174 BMF

1985 Ford Orion

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,385 mi
Last recorded70,385 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB174 BMF
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 70,385 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 67,803 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 61,971 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 61,813 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 61,793 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 61,702 miles

ENGINE BURNING OIL

Pass 21 Oct 2013 61,587 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 61,422 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 61,302 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 61,302 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 61,085 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 61,085 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 60,280 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 60,211 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 60,211 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 59,525 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 58,537 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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B174 BMF is a 1985 Ford Orion in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1985 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 60,530 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 B174 BMF, 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 41 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 B174 BMF?

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What year was B174 BMF registered?

B174 BMF is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 14 March 1985.

Is B174 BMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B174 BMF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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