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F854 GKL

1989 Ford Orion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,001 mi
Last recorded17,001 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF854 GKL
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 17,001 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 16,390 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 16,291 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 15,247 miles
Pass 13 May 2012 15,175 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 13,950 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 13,476 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,769 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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F854 GKL is a 1989 Ford Orion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F854 GKL, 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 F854 GKL registered?

F854 GKL is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 17 March 1989.

Is F854 GKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F854 GKL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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