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B794 MLC

1985 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,535 mi
Last recorded58,535 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB794 MLC
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2016 58,535 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorsill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 58,530 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 58,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 58,362 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 58,331 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,144 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,871 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 57,594 miles

n/s rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 1 Mar 2007 56,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under body and sills slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2006 55,964 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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B794 MLC is a 1985 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 60,530 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 B794 MLC, 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 41 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B794 MLC registered?

B794 MLC is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 3 April 1985.

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