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N956 NTC

1995 Ford Orion

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,044 mi
Last recorded64,044 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Orion64,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN956 NTC
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2007 64,044 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear inner sills starting to corroed

both sill to floor starting to corroed

long travel on parking brake

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear wheel arch starting to corroed

Fail 9 Jan 2007 64,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear inner sills starting to corroed

both sill to floor starting to corroed

long travel on parking brake

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear wheel arch starting to corroed

Fail 20 Nov 2006 64,029 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 59,218 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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N956 NTC is a 1995 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel 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 N956 NTC, 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 N956 NTC registered?

N956 NTC is a 1995 Ford Orion, first registered on 10 November 1995.

Is N956 NTC safe to buy?

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