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B422 PFH

1985 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,441 mi
Last recorded58,441 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB422 PFH
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 58,441 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 58,415 miles

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

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,553 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 56,553 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 55,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,741 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 49,778 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 49,748 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 48,052 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 45,975 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,228 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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B422 PFH is a 1985 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B422 PFH, 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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B422 PFH is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 26 March 1985.

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