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H994 BMD

1990 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH994 BMD
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2010

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 50,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chip on screen

engine smoky at idle

nearside mirror glass missing

oil pressure switch leaking

play in offside front inner track control arm bush

Fail 30 Sep 2009 50,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chip on screen

engine smoke on idle

front plate cracked

near side mirror glass missing

oil switch leaking

play to off side front inner track control arm bush

Fail 28 Sep 2009 50,821 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chip on screen

engine smoke on idle

front plate cracked

near side mirror glass missing

oil switch leaking

play to off side front inner track control arm bush

Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,709 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2007 43,802 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 42,280 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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H994 BMD is a 1990 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H994 BMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H994 BMD registered?

H994 BMD is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 7 September 1990.

Is H994 BMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H994 BMD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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