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D450 RGF

1987 Ford Orion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

41,659 mi
Last recorded41,659 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Orion53,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD450 RGF
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 41,659 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 41,308 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 40,862 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 40,739 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 39,619 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 39,334 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 38,573 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2018 38,278 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 37,830 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 37,830 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 37,365 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 37,209 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 37,031 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 36,748 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 36,377 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 36,066 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 35,764 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 35,438 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 34,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 34,189 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 33,121 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 32,114 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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D450 RGF is a 1987 Ford Orion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1987 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 53,548 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 D450 RGF, 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 39 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 D450 RGF registered?

D450 RGF is a 1987 Ford Orion, first registered on 8 January 1987.

Is D450 RGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D450 RGF shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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