MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,107 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Ford Orion?
Based on 85,037 MOT tests across 23,306 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E704 ARB is a 1987 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 E704 ARB, 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 E704 ARB registered?
E704 ARB is a 1987 Ford Orion, first registered on 22 September 1987.
Is E704 ARB safe to buy?
The MOT history for E704 ARB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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