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C115 EMH

1985 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,997 mi
Last recorded43,997 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC115 EMH
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2011 43,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2011 43,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 43,273 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 42,442 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 40,690 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 40,681 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 39,640 miles

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

Offside Front 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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C115 EMH is a 1985 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C115 EMH, 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 C115 EMH registered?

C115 EMH is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 22 October 1985.

Is C115 EMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C115 EMH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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