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C505 JTU

1986 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,453 mi
Last recorded78,453 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1986 Ford Orion55,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC505 JTU
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 78,453 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 78,362 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 78,362 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 78,102 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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C505 JTU is a 1986 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C505 JTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C505 JTU registered?

C505 JTU is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 7 January 1986.

Is C505 JTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C505 JTU shows 4 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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