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E355 ENN

1988 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,003 mi
Last recorded83,003 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Orion57,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE355 ENN
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 83,003 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 83,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inside rear door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 82,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Early attention required (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 81,496 miles

undersealed all underside

Pass 20 Jul 2023 80,452 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 80,451 miles

Nearside 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 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 78,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 75,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 75,890 miles

Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring have been cut (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 78,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Corrosion on wheel arch / inner door panel

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Corrosion on wheel arch / inner door panel

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2020 71,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Corrosion on wheel arch / inner door panel

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Corrosion on wheel arch / inner door panel

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 67,227 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch nearside indicator has to be selected to work (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner door slam panel corrosion & small hole

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 67,227 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch nearside indicator has to be selected to work (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner door slam panel corrosion & small hole

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2016 62,769 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 56,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back plate very weak (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 53,175 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 53,175 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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E355 ENN is a 1988 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 E355 ENN, 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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E355 ENN is a 1988 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 May 1988.

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