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H854 BMH

1990 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,130 mi
Last recorded106,130 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH854 BMH
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 106,130 miles

Advise general underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2021 5,089 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel archs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 5,089 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 4,142 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 2,069 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 2,069 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 99,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 99,171 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 97,035 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 94,429 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 94,429 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 91,794 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

off side front shock bushes worn

three rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2016 91,774 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

off side front shock bushes worn

three rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 89,045 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 86,471 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 83,802 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 82,160 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 82,160 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

exhust rubers worn

Pass 23 Sep 2011 80,990 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 78,340 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 78,340 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 75,278 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 75,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 71,707 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 68,986 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 64,647 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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H854 BMH is a 1990 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1990 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 55,889 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 H854 BMH, 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 36 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H854 BMH registered?

H854 BMH is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 26 November 1990.

Is H854 BMH safe to buy?

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