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H147 ECR

1991 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,295 mi
Last recorded66,295 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1991 Ford Orion56,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH147 ECR
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 66,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 64,288 miles

Oil leak ()

offside front sill corroded

rear tyres cracked

Fail 17 Apr 2018 64,281 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside wiper split

offside front sill corroded

rear tyres cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2016 63,550 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2016 63,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 63,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 63,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 62,555 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 62,549 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 62,181 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 61,786 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 61,343 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 60,583 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 59,839 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2008 59,145 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2008 59,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2007 58,172 miles

o/s wishbone rear bush slightly deteriated

rust in o/s sill flange

rust starting in both rear chassis members

some test items hidden

Pass 4 Oct 2006 57,018 miles

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

rust in both rear chassis rails

some test items hidden by covers and components

Pass 10 Oct 2005 55,974 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 55,974 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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H147 ECR is a 1991 Ford Orion in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1991 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 56,134 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 H147 ECR, 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 35 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H147 ECR is a 1991 Ford Orion, first registered on 8 February 1991.

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