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C451 NCD

1985 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,748 mi
Last recorded97,748 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC451 NCD
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 97,748 miles

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

Underside slightly corroded but solid.

Pass 6 Apr 2023 95,434 miles

Underside slightly corroded.

Fail 5 Apr 2023 95,421 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Underside slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Jun 2019 86,586 miles

Underside slightly corroded.

Fail 15 Jun 2019 86,586 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 78,528 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 78,432 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 76,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside headlight slightly deteriorated but does not affect output

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 73,158 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 83,380 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 78,080 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 75,925 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 75,925 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 73,903 miles

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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C451 NCD is a 1985 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C451 NCD, 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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C451 NCD is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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