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B953 NEC

1985 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,945 mi
Last recorded8,945 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2009
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB953 NEC
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2009 8,945 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 8,242 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 8,242 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 7,454 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 3,820 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 3,820 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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B953 NEC is a 1985 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B953 NEC, 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 B953 NEC registered?

B953 NEC is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 15 February 1985.

Is B953 NEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B953 NEC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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