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C773 BFK

1986 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

6,769 mi
Last recorded6,769 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1986 Ford Orion55,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC773 BFK
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 6,769 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 1,182 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 1,105 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 96,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 96,635 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 96,525 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 96,491 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 96,460 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 94,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 94,059 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 92,872 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front inner wing getting weak by suspension top mount

Pass 31 Oct 2012 92,748 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front inner wing getting weak by suspension top mount

Pass 9 Nov 2011 92,590 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front inner wing getting weak by suspension top mount

Pass 11 Nov 2010 92,372 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

some corrosion nearside front inner wing

Pass 12 Nov 2009 92,180 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front inner wing getting weak

Pass 14 Nov 2008 91,960 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight up & down movement on steering wheel

some smoke from exhaust

Fail 12 Nov 2008 91,954 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight up & down movement on steering wheel

Pass 2 Aug 2007 91,730 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

some noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Aug 2006 91,434 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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C773 BFK is a 1986 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C773 BFK, 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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C773 BFK is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 18 July 1986.

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