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A585 DCH

1984 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,518 mi
Last recorded73,518 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Orion53,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA585 DCH
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 73,518 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 71,356 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 69,790 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 69,555 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2021 69,242 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 68,404 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 65,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2018 64,625 miles

Both front tyres cracked/perished

Pass 11 Nov 2008 64,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2007 63,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 63,340 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 62,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine air leak?

oil leaks (one is switch )

rear brakes becoming uneven

Pass 18 Nov 2005 62,806 miles

engine air leak?

oil leaks (one is switch )

rear brakes becoming uneven

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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A585 DCH is a 1984 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1984 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,394 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 A585 DCH, 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 42 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 A585 DCH registered?

A585 DCH is a 1984 Ford Orion, first registered on 16 January 1984.

Is A585 DCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A585 DCH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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