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B148 MDX

1984 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

19,209 mi
Last recorded19,209 miles
Recorded on19 May 2008
Typical for 1984 Ford Orion53,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB148 MDX
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 May 2008 19,209 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 16,388 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 May 2007 16,266 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2006 12,449 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 12,449 miles

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.

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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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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