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B558 BTX

1985 Ford Orion

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,841 mi
Last recorded77,841 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB558 BTX
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2008 77,841 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 77,139 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 77,139 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 75,382 miles

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

various area rusted not holed at time of test

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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B558 BTX is a 1985 Ford Orion in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B558 BTX, 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 B558 BTX registered?

B558 BTX is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 2 January 1985.

Is B558 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B558 BTX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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