MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,192 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
front brake performance showing distortion
front headlights have condensation inside affecting beam image
front tyres feathering on outer edges
n/s/r tyre has 2 screws and 1 nail in - 1 screw in unrepairable area
Battery insecure
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
front brakes show distortion
front number plate badly damaged
steering rack has slight play
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
front wipers worn
How Reliable is the Ford Orion?
Based on 85,037 MOT tests across 23,306 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F179 NKX is a 1989 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 F179 NKX, 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 F179 NKX registered?
F179 NKX is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 22 February 1989.
Is F179 NKX safe to buy?
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