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B525 BNO

1985 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,767 mi
Last recorded81,767 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB525 BNO
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 81,767 miles

front number plate cracked

near side rear tyre distorting in shape

near side rear wheel bearing slight roughness when ratated

Pass 3 Mar 2011 80,307 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/r lamp cracked

rear number plate peeling

Pass 22 Feb 2010 78,322 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 76,302 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 76,302 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 74,407 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 72,499 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 20 Feb 2006 70,539 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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B525 BNO is a 1985 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 B525 BNO, 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

How do I check the history of B525 BNO?

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What year was B525 BNO registered?

B525 BNO is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 26 February 1985.

Is B525 BNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B525 BNO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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