MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,049 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
How Reliable is the Ford Orion?
Based on 85,037 MOT tests across 23,306 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C542 VBJ is a 1986 Ford Orion in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 C542 VBJ, 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 C542 VBJ registered?
C542 VBJ is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 January 1986.
Is C542 VBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for C542 VBJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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