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B471 YVX

1985 Ford Orion

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,950 mi
Last recorded77,950 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB471 YVX
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 May 2025 77,950 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 77,256 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

floors and sills slightly corroded.

steering column

under vehicle brake pipes slightly corrroded.

Pass 25 Nov 2020 76,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under vehicle pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on the limit (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on the limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

floors and sills corroded slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2019 75,853 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight power steering rack leak

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 18 May 2018 75,354 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight power steering leak on rack

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

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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B471 YVX is a 1985 Ford Orion in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B471 YVX, 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 B471 YVX registered?

B471 YVX is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 2 January 1985.

Is B471 YVX safe to buy?

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