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D940 HJD

1987 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,876 mi
Last recorded15,876 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Orion53,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD940 HJD
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 15,876 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody including suspension under sealed all over

Pass 29 Feb 2024 15,719 miles

Underbody corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 9 May 2023 14,627 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 14,627 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 14,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 12,164 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 11,833 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear BOOT FLOOR INNER SILL/FILLET/INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED BUT OUTSIDE OF A PRESCRIBED AREA BOTH SIDES

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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D940 HJD is a 1987 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D940 HJD, 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 D940 HJD registered?

D940 HJD is a 1987 Ford Orion, first registered on 6 April 1987.

Is D940 HJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D940 HJD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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