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F627 BAV

1989 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,581 mi
Last recorded69,581 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF627 BAV
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 69,581 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 69,581 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 68,860 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 68,755 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 68,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 68,661 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 68,575 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 68,508 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 68,485 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 68,142 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 67,916 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 67,737 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 67,328 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 67,257 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 66,995 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SURFACE CORROSION THROUGHT SOME ADVANCED

Pass 17 Mar 2011 66,559 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

surface corrosion throughout some advanced

Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,360 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

heavy surface corrosion throught some advanced

Pass 13 Mar 2009 63,314 miles

extensive heavy surface corrosion some advanced as shown to customer

Fail 2 Mar 2009 63,304 miles

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

extensive heavy surface corrosion some advanced as shown to customer

Pass 4 Mar 2008 62,122 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 60,879 miles

all steel brake pipes slightly corroded some getting borderline

Pass 6 Mar 2006 59,514 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

extensive surface corrosion throughout some advanced = seat anchorage points

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

oil leak

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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F627 BAV is a 1989 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F627 BAV, 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 F627 BAV registered?

F627 BAV is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 14 March 1989.

Is F627 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F627 BAV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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