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F896 URE

1989 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,192 mi
Last recorded98,192 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF896 URE
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 98,192 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 97,306 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 96,587 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 94,871 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 94,047 miles

NEW BRAKE PADS TO FRONT AND REAR HAVE BEEN FITTED, ON TO ORIGINAL DISCS, BRAKES WILL NEED BEDDING IN, FOR PEDAL TO COME UP

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

WHEEL STUDS/BOLTS NOT LONG ENOUGH FOR TYPE OF WHEELS FITTED

corroded and holed to n/s/f floor pan

WIRING HARNESS BEHIND TURBO INSECURE AND MELTING WITH HEAT, NEEDS URGENT ATTENTION

Fail 26 Sep 2008 94,045 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

corroded and holed to n/s/f floor pan

incorrect number plates fitted

WIRING HARNESS BEHIND TURBO INSECURE AND MELTING WITH HEAT, NEEDS URGENT ATTENTION

Pass 21 Sep 2007 91,870 miles

Black and silver no. plates fitted. not road legal, must be reflective type

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Radiator leaking

Slight wear to n/s/f. bottom ball joint/track control arm

header tank insecure

Fail 12 Sep 2007 91,870 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

black and silver no. plates fitted. not road legal, must be reflective type

header tank insecure

radiator leaking

slight wear to n/s/f. bottom ball joint/track control arm

Pass 1 Jul 2006 83,544 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2006 83,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel pipes 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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F896 URE is a 1989 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F896 URE, 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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F896 URE is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 26 May 1989.

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