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F113 HEA

1989 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,870 mi
Last recorded18,870 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF113 HEA
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 18,870 miles

Oil leak

lowering kit fitted

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 15 May 2014 18,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Oil leak

lowering kit fitted

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 7 May 2013 110,281 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 99,289 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 38,395 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 97,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 97,807 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 97,420 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 97,408 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 97,174 miles

oil leak

wear n/s t/c/a bushs

Pass 10 Jan 2007 96,471 miles

wear in n/s/f inner track control arm

wear o/s/f tyre 1.6mm only just legal

Pass 11 Jan 2006 94,467 miles

front number plate slightly discoloured.

offside front tyre low on tread.

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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F113 HEA is a 1989 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 56,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F113 HEA, 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 37 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F113 HEA registered?

F113 HEA is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 25 May 1989.

Is F113 HEA safe to buy?

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