MOT Status
Mileage
96,655 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Orion?
Based on 85,037 MOT tests across 23,306 vehicles.
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E424 BFM is a 1988 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 E424 BFM, 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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What year was E424 BFM registered?
E424 BFM is a 1988 Ford Orion, first registered on 6 April 1988.
Is E424 BFM safe to buy?
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