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E705 DGY

1987 Ford Orion

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,851 mi
Last recorded65,851 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Orion53,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE705 DGY
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2008 65,851 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from oil pressure switch area

Pass 1 May 2007 63,956 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 63,954 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2006 61,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E705 DGY is a 1987 Ford Orion in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E705 DGY, 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 E705 DGY registered?

E705 DGY is a 1987 Ford Orion, first registered on 15 December 1987.

Is E705 DGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E705 DGY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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