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J203 JME

1992 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,776 mi
Last recorded44,776 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1992 Ford Orion57,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ203 JME
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 44,776 miles

Cracks are forming on the offside rear tyre

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

Nearside steering arm slight play

Offside front disc slightly scored

Offside front wing slightly corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2011 44,776 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Cracks are forming on the offside rear tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside steering arm slight play

Offside front disc slightly scored

Offside front wing slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2010 44,342 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 43,899 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 43,103 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 39,233 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 34,830 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,830 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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J203 JME is a 1992 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.8% with a typical mileage of 57,779 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 J203 JME, 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 34 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J203 JME registered?

J203 JME is a 1992 Ford Orion, first registered on 12 June 1992.

Is J203 JME safe to buy?

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