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F123 RVC

1989 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

39,475 mi
Last recorded39,475 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF123 RVC
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 39,475 miles

Suspension components rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2025 39,333 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 38,556 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 38,537 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 38,525 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 38,518 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 38,508 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 38,497 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 38,479 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 38,462 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 38,453 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 38,441 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 38,419 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2013 38,419 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 38,390 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,375 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 38,313 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,259 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside and nearside rear backs of sills rusty and shailing

Pass 20 Jun 2007 38,205 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 38,179 miles

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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F123 RVC is a 1989 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 F123 RVC, 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 F123 RVC registered?

F123 RVC is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 20 February 1989.

Is F123 RVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F123 RVC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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