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E210 EUF

1988 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

78,951 mi
Last recorded78,951 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Orion57,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE210 EUF
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 78,951 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 76,046 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 75,846 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 69,455 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 63,618 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 63,618 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 58,360 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 58,360 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,224 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 53,224 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mounting (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 47,776 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,322 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 42,322 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 37,003 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 31,475 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 31,475 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 29,812 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

corrsion to both inner sills

Fail 27 Mar 2012 29,789 miles

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

corrsion to both inner sills

Fail 17 Mar 2011 29,341 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

reae inner/outer sills and inner arches slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 29,341 miles

reae inner/outer sills and inner arches slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,964 miles

corrosion to both rear inner sills

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,866 miles

corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 24 Mar 2009 27,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,133 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 27,133 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 26,567 miles

rear inner sills starting to corrode

rear tyres starting to perish 175/70/13

Pass 14 Mar 2006 26,087 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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E210 EUF is a 1988 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 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 E210 EUF, 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.

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E210 EUF is a 1988 Ford Orion, first registered on 15 April 1988.

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