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J980 MCT

1993 Ford Orion

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,425 mi
Last recorded62,425 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2005
Typical for 1993 Ford Orion59,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ980 MCT
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2005 62,425 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 62,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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J980 MCT is a 1993 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J980 MCT, 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 J980 MCT registered?

J980 MCT is a 1993 Ford Orion, first registered on 20 October 1993.

Is J980 MCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J980 MCT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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