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B475 PLD

1985 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

12,981 mi
Last recorded12,981 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB475 PLD
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2023 12,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill between repairs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner Sill/ wheel arch to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension arm bushes Perishing

All metal pipes signs of corrosion

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Drivers door starting to corrode

Fuel cap rubber perishing

Fuel pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch/ sill to floor corroded but out of 30cm range

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Bottom rear quater pannel/ wheel arch repaired/ corroding

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

Oil leak, but not excessive All over engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some corrosion in engine bay by nearside headlight

Suspension and steering components surface corrosion

Tail pipe corroding

Wheel arches signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2018 12,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy and has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine missfire

Fail 22 Aug 2018 12,965 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy and has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine missfire

Pass 25 Aug 2017 12,944 miles

n/s f track control arm bush perished

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished

n/s/r inner sill corroded

rear suspension bushes perished

rear wing bottoms corroded and holed

Fail 22 Aug 2017 12,943 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filler neck (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

n/s f track control arm bush perished

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished

n/s/r inner sill corroded

rear suspension bushes perished

rear wing bottoms corroded and holed

Pass 22 Aug 2016 12,888 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 12,685 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f anti roll /track control arm bush cracked and perished

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged / o/s/f worn on inner edge

n/s/r brake slight bind

rear suspension bushes are perished

Pass 20 Aug 2014 12,488 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 12,481 miles

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

bottom of o/s/r wing very corroded

clutch worn out

o/s/f - both rear tie bar bushes are perished

oil leaks

Pass 21 Aug 2013 12,006 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all rubber bushes severely deteriorated but have no play in

nearside inner steering arm has play in

Fail 21 Aug 2013 12,006 miles

Centre Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all rubber bushes severely deteriorated but have no play in

nearside inner steering arm has play in

Pass 24 Aug 2012 11,487 miles

brake pad warning light on

n/s/f anti roll bar outer bush perished

rear suspension arm bushes perished

Fail 22 Aug 2012 11,487 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning light on

n/s/f anti roll bar outer bush perished

rear suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 23 Aug 2011 10,844 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 10,842 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 10,287 miles

brake warning lamp illuminated

front brake pad wear sensor wires disconnected

n/s headlamp aim almost too low

o/s/r panel corroded but not within 30cm of any prescribed area

oil leak

slight blow to rear exhaust

slight play to n/s steering

suspension bushes deteriating

Pass 26 Aug 2009 9,373 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

various rubber bushes perished

Fail 26 Aug 2009 9,372 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

various rubber bushes perished

Pass 28 Aug 2008 8,297 miles

both front c.v boots deteriating

both front seatbelts frayed slightly

front suspension arm bushes deteriating

front t.c.a bushes deteriated

general corrosion around vehicle

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit and perished

oil leak

rear reg plate deteriating

rear tie bar bushes deteriated

slight blow rear exhaust

slight play n/s/f steering arm

various metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 28 Aug 2008 8,297 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front c.v boots deteriating

both front seatbelts frayed slightly

front suspension arm bushes deteriating

front t.c.a bushes deteriated

general corrosion around vehicle

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit and perished

oil leak

rear reg plate deteriating

rear tie bar bushes deteriated

slight blow rear exhaust

slight play n/s/f steering arm

various metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2007 7,327 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 7,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 6,115 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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B475 PLD is a 1985 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 B475 PLD, 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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B475 PLD is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 10 May 1985.

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