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F665 DKH

1989 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

68,636 mi
Last recorded68,636 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF665 DKH
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2012 68,636 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2011 67,758 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front wiper blades starting to split

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre 3mm

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 64,779 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 63,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 61,633 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 56,931 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 56,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front outer cv boots fractureing

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2006 50,954 miles

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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F665 DKH is a 1989 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 F665 DKH, 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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F665 DKH is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 27 February 1989.

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