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B390 FBD

1985 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,818 mi
Last recorded73,818 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB390 FBD
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 73,818 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 73,414 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA bush's both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 73,413 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail trailing arm has been welded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA bush's both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 73,030 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS COULDN'T BE SEEN BEHIND WHEEL TRIMS

Fail 23 Jan 2018 73,027 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working Main beam bulb in-op The sidelight bulb is also faulty (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS COULDN'T BE SEEN BEHIND WHEEL TRIMS

Pass 27 Jan 2017 72,561 miles

Oil leak ()

Small hole in Nearside front outer sill - not within 30cm of prescribed area or likely to affect braking or steering

Fail 24 Jan 2017 72,561 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Nearside rear outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Small hole in Nearside front outer sill - not within 30cm of prescribed area or likely to affect braking or steering

Pass 26 Jan 2016 72,107 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Gearbox oil leak

General underside corrosion

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 72,107 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Gearbox oil leak

General underside corrosion

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,680 miles

advise 1757013 rear ---15513 front

advise bushes perrished

advise corroded in areas

advise o/s/r-n/s/r -n/s/f tyres perrished

advise oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2015 71,674 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise 1757013 rear ---15513 front

advise bushes perrished

advise corroded in areas

advise o/s/r-n/s/r -n/s/f tyres perrished

advise oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 71,276 miles

brake flexi hose ends corroded

brake pipes corroded

front inner wing corrosion

front/rear suspension corroded

left front and right rear tyre sidewalls damaged

left tyre sidewalls worn

left/right front wheel bearings noisey

tyre sizes different front to rear

Fail 21 Jan 2014 71,276 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

brake flexi hose ends corroded

brake pipes corroded

front inner wing corrosion

front/rear suspension corroded

left front and right rear tyre sidewalls damaged

left tyre sidewalls worn

left/right front wheel bearings noisey

tyre sizes different front to rear

Pass 28 Jan 2013 70,895 miles

right outer cv boot leaking

suspension corroded

brake flexi hose ends corroded

brake reaction bushes cracked

front brake pipes corroded

front tyre sidewalls worn

left/right fdront wheel bearings noisey

oil leak

rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 25 Jan 2013 70,894 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake flexi hose ends corroded

brake reaction bushes cracked

front brake pipes corroded

front tyre sidewalls worn

left/right fdront wheel bearings noisey

oil leak

rear tyre sidewalls cracked

right outer cv boot leaking

Pass 10 Jan 2012 70,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 70,064 miles

advise both front flexi brake pipe ferule slightly corroded.

advise o/s h/lamp.

advise slightly corroded under vehicle.

both rear w/arches slightly corroded.

both sills slightly corroded.

oil leak.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 69,546 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 95,401 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 69,013 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 68,514 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 67,962 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 67,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 67,358 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

tyres on front axle are mixxed sizes

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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B390 FBD is a 1985 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 B390 FBD, 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.

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B390 FBD is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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