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F702 DLS

1989 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

214 mi
Last recorded214 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF702 DLS
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2015 214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

both front brake pipes corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

door steps corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brakes imbalanced

rear number plate disfigured

Pass 5 Jun 2014 97,100 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 94,199 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 90,602 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 90,532 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 87,337 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 84,158 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 84,126 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 81,409 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 78,694 miles

Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 75,866 miles

Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 75,866 miles

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

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

Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 72,920 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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F702 DLS is a 1989 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F702 DLS, 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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F702 DLS is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 May 1989.

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