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B5 PSA

1984 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

96,151 mi
Last recorded96,151 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Orion53,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 PSA
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 96,151 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 95,305 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 94,819 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 93,896 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 92,818 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 91,911 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 91,098 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 89,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front lower ball joint rubber has slight damage to the dust cover

Pass 9 Oct 2017 88,599 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 87,402 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 86,320 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 84,902 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 83,806 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 82,294 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 80,722 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 79,229 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 79,219 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2009 77,693 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 75,975 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 74,840 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2006 73,447 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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B5 PSA is a 1984 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B5 PSA, 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 B5 PSA registered?

B5 PSA is a 1984 Ford Orion, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B5 PSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 PSA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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