MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,367 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Oil leak
Rear bumper insecure
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Oil leak
Rear bumper insecure
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear bumper insecure
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear bumper insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine oil leaking
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre cracked on inner edge close too limit
Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
damage to outer sidewall in offside rear tyre
non obligatory mirror damaged
oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
damage to outer sidewall in offside rear tyre
non obligatory mirror damaged
oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Orion?
Based on 85,037 MOT tests across 23,306 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C406 DHM is a 1986 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 C406 DHM, 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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What year was C406 DHM registered?
C406 DHM is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 19 March 1986.
Is C406 DHM safe to buy?
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