MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,657 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear inner sill ends have light surface rust.
Both rear light clusters slightly damaged.
Both wiper bladesslightly smeary.
Front compliace bushes cracking.
Nearside front indicator lens slightly damaged.
Nearside inner wing area has surface rust.
Offside front and rear sill ends slightly damaged.
Offside outer sill end has light surface rust.
Rear trailing arm bushes cracking.
Small chip in windscreen.
both rear suspension arm bushes splitting
nearside and offside front track control arm bushes splitting
Battery tray area rusty.
Engine quite smokey.
Front compliance bushes cracked.
Offside front indicator lens cracked.
Offside outer sill end has surface rust.
Rear trailing arm bushes cracked.
Underside metal fuel lines slightly insecure at front.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Battery tray area rusty.
Engine quite smokey.
Front compliance bushes cracked.
Offside front indicator lens cracked.
Offside outer sill end has surface rust.
Rear trailing arm bushes cracked.
Underside metal fuel lines slightly insecure at front.
Battery tray area rusty.
Both wiper blades slightly smeary.
Nearside rear wheel arch rusty.
Slight play in steering rack.
Same advises as test number 133174556450.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both front ball joints have slight free play.
Front and rear compliance bushes cracking.
Offsode headlight has a weak beam pattern.
How Reliable is the Ford Orion?
Based on 85,037 MOT tests across 23,306 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C302 ARU is a 1986 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1986 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 55,383 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 C302 ARU, 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 40 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of C302 ARU?
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What year was C302 ARU registered?
C302 ARU is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 27 March 1986.
Is C302 ARU safe to buy?
The MOT history for C302 ARU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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