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B805 ACK

1985 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

49,408 mi
Last recorded49,408 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB805 ACK
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 49,408 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 49,064 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 48,741 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 48,591 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 47,943 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 47,928 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 47,500 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 46,932 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 45,901 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 45,901 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 45,627 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 44,712 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,786 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 42,954 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,756 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,713 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 42,673 miles

vehicle getting rusty underneath in general suspension ect

Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,630 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 42,583 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 42,583 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,544 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 42,523 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 42,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 42,482 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 42,482 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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B805 ACK is a 1985 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 B805 ACK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B805 ACK registered?

B805 ACK is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 13 March 1985.

Is B805 ACK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B805 ACK shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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