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D615 HMH

1986 Ford Orion

Bronze Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

54,284 mi
Last recorded54,284 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Orion55,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD615 HMH
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2025 54,284 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember and offside front inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner and outer sills have been filled with expanding foam and fibreglass filler (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan by front and rear seat belt mounting points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner and outer sills have been filled with expanding foam and fibreglass filler (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan by front and rear seatbelt mounting points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air filter housing loose retaining nuts missing

cooling fan constantly running

exhaust hitting underside of vehicle

front bonnet slam panel has been repaired

non standard suspension fitted

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Jan 2022 53,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2020 53,213 miles
Fail 8 May 2020 53,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 52,982 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 50,194 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 47,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 47,289 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 43,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 43,954 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 40,446 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 37,411 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 37,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 33,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 28,585 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2008 24,369 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 24,369 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 19,296 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 13,577 miles

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

oil leak

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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D615 HMH is a 1986 Ford Orion in Bronze with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 D615 HMH, 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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D615 HMH is a 1986 Ford Orion, first registered on 5 August 1986.

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