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B825 SRU

1985 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,237 mi
Last recorded7,237 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB825 SRU
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 7,237 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 6,492 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 5,927 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 4,178 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 3,556 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 3,014 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated brake (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 3,011 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated brake (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 3,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 2,394 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel arch slight corrosion.

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both. (2.6.2)

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 1,722 miles

Front exhaust rubber perishing.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 920 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 918 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Clutch cable poor condition

Rear wheel bearings noisy

Starter motor lazy

Pass 7 Jul 2014 221 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 99,440 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

rear rigid brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2013 99,437 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rubbers perished

rear rigid brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 98,463 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 98,459 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 96,892 miles

battery insecure

bonnet stay grommit missing

n/s and o/s c.v boots starting to perish

n/s and o/s front lower swivel covers split

n/s and o/s rear chassis rails are very rusty

o/s front tyre wearing on the inner edge

o/s rear outer sill panel starting to rust

oil leak

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Fail 11 Jul 2011 96,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

bonnet stay grommit missing

n/s and o/s c.v boots starting to perish

n/s and o/s front lower swivel covers split

n/s and o/s rear chassis rails are very rusty

o/s front tyre wearing on the inner edge

o/s rear outer sill panel starting to rust

oil leak

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2010 95,248 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Corrosion in both rear chassis rails

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust blowing

Fail 10 Mar 2010 95,248 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Corrosion in both rear chassis rails

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust blowing

Pass 8 Mar 2006 91,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 91,592 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B825 SRU is a 1985 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 B825 SRU, 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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B825 SRU is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 15 March 1985.

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