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J444 CRL

1993 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

96,383 mi
Last recorded96,383 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Ford Orion59,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 CRL
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 96,383 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 94,920 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 93,921 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 92,651 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 91,260 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 87,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 85,861 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 83,696 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 82,040 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 77,025 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 75,123 miles

all brakepipes undersealed

Pass 8 Jun 2013 72,932 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2013 72,892 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2008 68,853 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 62,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

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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J444 CRL is a 1993 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1993 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 59,344 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 J444 CRL, 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 33 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 J444 CRL registered?

J444 CRL is a 1993 Ford Orion, first registered on 26 January 1993.

Is J444 CRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J444 CRL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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