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F325 UDP

1989 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,542 mi
Last recorded76,542 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF325 UDP
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2006 76,542 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear light units damaged

exhaust corroded (downpipe badly)

exhaust smokey

front and rear suspension weak

handbrake travel requires attetion

movement in both rear wheel bearings

movement in offside front lower ball joint

movement in steering column top bush

movement in steering rack

offside rear outer side light not working

rear centre seatbelt stalk requires attention

Fail 11 Jan 2006 76,448 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear inner sills corroded

handbrake travel requires attention

movement in steering rack

rear centre seatbelt stalk requires attention

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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F325 UDP is a 1989 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F325 UDP, 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 F325 UDP registered?

F325 UDP is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F325 UDP safe to buy?

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