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E205 CMJ

1988 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,976 mi
Last recorded65,976 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1988 Ford Orion57,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE205 CMJ
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2016 65,976 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 63,937 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 62,207 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 60,484 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 58,913 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 55,990 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 52,207 miles

o/s h/light condensation

rear inner arch rusted

Pass 10 Sep 2008 50,123 miles

back end rusty and holed outside area

Pass 27 Jul 2007 49,074 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 47,358 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 44,801 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
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E205 CMJ is a 1988 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 57,492 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 E205 CMJ, 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 38 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E205 CMJ?

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What year was E205 CMJ registered?

E205 CMJ is a 1988 Ford Orion, first registered on 5 April 1988.

Is E205 CMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E205 CMJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E205 CMJ have outstanding finance?

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