MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,209 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front wiper blades in poor condition
nearside floor rusted in footwell
offside rear chassis starting to rust
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Orion?
Based on 85,037 MOT tests across 23,306 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B148 MDX is a 1984 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 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 B148 MDX, 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.
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What year was B148 MDX registered?
B148 MDX is a 1984 Ford Orion, first registered on 7 September 1984.
Is B148 MDX safe to buy?
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