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F173 HFM

1989 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,236 mi
Last recorded91,236 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF173 HFM
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 91,236 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2024 91,121 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 91,114 miles

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))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 91,090 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 77,923 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 75,329 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 76,021 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 74,796 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 72,462 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 72,385 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 66,267 miles

Coolant leak

n/sf tyre cracking

Pass 15 May 2013 63,631 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 63,383 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 62,898 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 62,325 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 62,323 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2009 61,698 miles

offside outer sill at rear corroded.

very slight noise offside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 4 Mar 2009 61,698 miles

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.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,554 miles

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.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 58,882 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 57,650 miles

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.

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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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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F173 HFM is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 19 January 1989.

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