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F900 EKH

1989 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,447 mi
Last recorded38,447 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF900 EKH
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 38,447 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 38,444 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 38,067 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 37,251 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under

Offside Rear wheel binding

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn [all] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 37,251 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under

Offside Rear wheel binding

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn [all] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 37,150 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 37,010 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 36,780 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 36,554 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 36,487 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jun 2017 36,365 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 36,349 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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F900 EKH is a 1989 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 F900 EKH, 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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What year was F900 EKH registered?

F900 EKH is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 9 May 1989.

Is F900 EKH safe to buy?

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