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D894 YMX

1987 Ford Orion

Bronze Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,496 mi
Last recorded71,496 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 1987 Ford Orion53,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD894 YMX
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 71,496 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 67,848 miles

Coolant leak getting hot ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine+ (oil pressure warning sender) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2016 67,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour hole in lens (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Coolant leak getting hot ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine+ (oil pressure warning sender) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2010 67,829 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight surface rust to outter door sills

Pass 19 Oct 2009 104,710 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2008 66,326 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2008 66,326 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2007 65,695 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 65,030 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
Full Ford Orion reliability report

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D894 YMX is a 1987 Ford Orion in Bronze with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1987 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 53,548 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 D894 YMX, 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 39 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D894 YMX registered?

D894 YMX is a 1987 Ford Orion, first registered on 23 April 1987.

Is D894 YMX safe to buy?

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