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F253 OJN

1989 Ford Orion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,302 mi
Last recorded13,302 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF253 OJN
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 13,302 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 13,079 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 12,769 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 12,527 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 12,196 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 9,012 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 9,010 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 5,744 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 5,744 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 2,338 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 2,299 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 97,949 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 97,747 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 95,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r wheel arch close to fail due to sharpe edges

wiper blades starting to split

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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F253 OJN is a 1989 Ford Orion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F253 OJN, 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 F253 OJN registered?

F253 OJN is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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The MOT history for F253 OJN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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