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M551 HGD

1995 Ford Orion

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,984 mi
Last recorded64,984 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Orion64,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM551 HGD
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2007 64,984 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 64,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 58,404 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 58,404 miles

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake travel excessive but not to limit

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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M551 HGD is a 1995 Ford Orion in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 64,982 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 M551 HGD, 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 31 years old, this Ford Orion is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M551 HGD registered?

M551 HGD is a 1995 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 May 1995.

Is M551 HGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M551 HGD shows 4 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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