MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,635 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Possible air in system (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal creeping down
both front springs not seating correctly at upper mounts
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
both front springs not seating correctly at upper mounts
n/s rear wheel bearing has slight noise
How Reliable is the Ford Orion?
Based on 85,037 MOT tests across 23,306 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B609 VKR is a 1985 Ford Orion in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 B609 VKR, 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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What year was B609 VKR registered?
B609 VKR is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 17 January 1985.
Is B609 VKR safe to buy?
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