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B224 UGS

1984 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

35,191 mi
Last recorded35,191 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Orion53,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB224 UGS
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 35,191 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 35,122 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 35,059 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 35,059 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 34,981 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 34,702 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 34,659 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 34,643 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 34,638 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 34,605 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 34,438 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,188 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 33,746 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 33,394 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 32,818 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 32,292 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 30,269 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 29,941 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 29,550 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 28,776 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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B224 UGS is a 1984 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 B224 UGS, 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 B224 UGS registered?

B224 UGS is a 1984 Ford Orion, first registered on 13 August 1984.

Is B224 UGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B224 UGS shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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