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F926 MMX

1989 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,377 mi
Last recorded92,377 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF926 MMX
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 92,377 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 92,363 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 90,518 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 88,481 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 88,475 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 May 2011 86,270 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 84,418 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 82,232 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 80,245 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 76,497 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 76,466 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2006 66,942 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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F926 MMX 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 75%.

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 F926 MMX, 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 F926 MMX registered?

F926 MMX is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 23 June 1989.

Is F926 MMX safe to buy?

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