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B430 OBJ

1985 Ford Orion

Black Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,215 mi
Last recorded84,215 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB430 OBJ
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 84,215 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 84,162 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 84,109 miles

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive sharft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 84,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive sharft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 84,069 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 83,865 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 83,679 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 83,679 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 83,619 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 83,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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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B430 OBJ is a 1985 Ford Orion in Black with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B430 OBJ, 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

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What year was B430 OBJ registered?

B430 OBJ is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 24 January 1985.

Is B430 OBJ safe to buy?

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