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A602 KFV

1983 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,543 mi
Last recorded59,543 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Orion55,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA602 KFV
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 59,543 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 58,458 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 57,621 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 56,025 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 55,972 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 55,887 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front top of front panel to wing corroded and holed

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2016 55,886 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill /door slam (5.2.6)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front top of front panel to wing corroded and holed

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,224 miles

Car appears to have been stood and bad surface corroson to some areas and components especially front brake discs

Exhaust poor condition

Front n/s step plate poor condition and small corroded hole near door piller , alough not failable area advise attention

Front too rear fuel pipes bad surface corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2012 51,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Car appears to have been stood and bad surface corroson to some areas and components especially front brake discs

Exhaust poor condition

Front too rear fuel pipes bad surface corrosion

N/S front step plate poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2010 51,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 51,086 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 50,987 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 48,498 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 45,546 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 45,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 45,546 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 42,965 miles

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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A602 KFV is a 1983 Ford Orion in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1983 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 55,361 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 A602 KFV, 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 43 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A602 KFV is a 1983 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 October 1983.

Is A602 KFV safe to buy?

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