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D720 XCF

1987 Ford Orion

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,666 mi
Last recorded9,666 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1987 Ford Orion53,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD720 XCF
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 9,666 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all shock absorbers weak.

both front and rear wheel arches corroded.

both front seat outer mounting areas corroded.

slight play in both sides of steering rack.

Pass 22 May 2012 9,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside wheel arch rusting

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2011 9,559 miles

Engine getting slightly smokey on idle

Slight wear in steering rack

Fail 19 Jan 2010 9,435 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 9,435 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 9,403 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 9,339 miles

offside rear doorshut rusting.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 8,897 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 8,750 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 8,720 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D720 XCF is a 1987 Ford Orion in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D720 XCF, 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.

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What year was D720 XCF registered?

D720 XCF is a 1987 Ford Orion, first registered on 13 April 1987.

Is D720 XCF safe to buy?

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