MOT Status
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91,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
vehicle undersealed
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Coolant leak
n/sf tyre cracking
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded but not considered excessive
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall deterioated
Offside front windowscreen washer weak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front indicator lens damaged (repaired using tape)
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall deterioated
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front windowscreen washer weak
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
offside outer sill at rear corroded.
very slight noise offside rear wheel bearing.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
offside outer sill at rear corroded.
very slight noise offside rear wheel bearing.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front tyre worn on inside edge.
slight play in upper steering u j.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Orion?
Based on 85,037 MOT tests across 23,306 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F173 HFM is a 1989 Ford Orion in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 F173 HFM, 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 F173 HFM registered?
F173 HFM is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 19 January 1989.
Is F173 HFM safe to buy?
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