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B858 CGL

1985 Ford Orion

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,150 mi
Last recorded55,150 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB858 CGL
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 55,150 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 54,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 54,882 miles

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Underside of vehicle covered in waxoil\ Underseal

Fail 29 Mar 2021 54,882 miles

Emissions not tested Water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Underside of vehicle covered in waxoil\ Underseal

Pass 17 Feb 2020 54,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 53,885 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 53,864 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 53,594 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 53,588 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 13,328 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 13,319 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing bolt missing (inner) (5.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp near side front spot lamp flashing (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

emissions to be checked (no fuel)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 13,312 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

poor left hand dip pattern

Fail 17 Apr 2015 13,312 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

poor left hand dip pattern

Fail 23 Feb 2006 13,236 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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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B858 CGL is a 1985 Ford Orion in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B858 CGL, 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 B858 CGL registered?

B858 CGL is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B858 CGL safe to buy?

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