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K126 SSW

1993 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,404 mi
Last recorded78,404 miles
Recorded on26 May 2006
Typical for 1993 Ford Orion59,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK126 SSW
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2006 78,404 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 78,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2005 74,763 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 74,763 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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K126 SSW is a 1993 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 K126 SSW, 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.

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What year was K126 SSW registered?

K126 SSW is a 1993 Ford Orion, first registered on 14 April 1993.

Is K126 SSW safe to buy?

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