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D547 WHK

1987 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,502 mi
Last recorded51,502 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 1987 Ford Orion53,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD547 WHK
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 51,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 51,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 51,016 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 50,509 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 50,049 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 48,885 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 48,885 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,368 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,924 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,351 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 45,817 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 45,379 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 44,520 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 44,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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D547 WHK is a 1987 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D547 WHK, 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 D547 WHK registered?

D547 WHK is a 1987 Ford Orion, first registered on 14 April 1987.

Is D547 WHK safe to buy?

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