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F839 BKB

1989 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,679 mi
Last recorded86,679 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF839 BKB
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 86,679 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All FOUR. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 84,268 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 76,373 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 76,373 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 75,716 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,602 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 73,335 miles

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

slight corrosion on offside outer sill

Fail 11 Apr 2014 73,324 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight corrosion on offside outer sill

Pass 11 Apr 2013 72,059 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 72,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,031 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre has slight wear inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2012 70,031 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre has slight wear inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2011 65,576 miles

n/s/r tyre worn edges

Pass 9 Mar 2010 62,874 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 61,202 miles

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

front discs slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 9 Feb 2008 60,084 miles

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)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 57,961 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 56,223 miles

Front pads getting low

Offside front wiper splitting slightly

Rear brake flexis perishing slightly

Rear sills coroading (inner)coroading

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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F839 BKB is a 1989 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F839 BKB, 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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F839 BKB is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 3 May 1989.

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