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F156 COM

1989 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,599 mi
Last recorded55,599 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF156 COM
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 55,599 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 55,570 miles

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

Front & Rear underside showing corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 55,526 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 55,481 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 55,447 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 55,447 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2016 55,441 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 55,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 55,436 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 55,431 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 55,425 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 55,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 54,983 miles

O/S/R lamp cracked not showing white light.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 52,749 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 51,248 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 51,242 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 29 May 2008 50,543 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 42,176 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 38,193 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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F156 COM is a 1989 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F156 COM, 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.

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What year was F156 COM registered?

F156 COM is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 May 1989.

Is F156 COM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F156 COM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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