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F785 WJX

1989 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,734 mi
Last recorded52,734 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF785 WJX
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 52,734 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 52,728 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 51,832 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,650 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,517 miles

Exhaust blow evident.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 45,226 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 43,811 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 42,783 miles

all advisorys as before

Fail 13 Sep 2006 42,747 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise n/s front door corroded

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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F785 WJX is a 1989 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F785 WJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F785 WJX registered?

F785 WJX is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F785 WJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F785 WJX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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