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A975 MKE

1983 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,960 mi
Last recorded53,960 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Orion55,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA975 MKE
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 53,960 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 53,159 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 52,047 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 51,298 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 48,791 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 48,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 47,262 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 46,263 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 45,196 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 44,594 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 44,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 43,749 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 43,552 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 43,383 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 43,036 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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A975 MKE is a 1983 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A975 MKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A975 MKE?

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What year was A975 MKE registered?

A975 MKE is a 1983 Ford Orion, first registered on 8 October 1983.

Is A975 MKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A975 MKE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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