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J292 EWP

1992 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,696 mi
Last recorded54,696 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 1992 Ford Orion57,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ292 EWP
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 54,696 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 54,672 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 49,324 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 47,635 miles

two small holes in both inner sills

Pass 22 Mar 2017 47,308 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion closing panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 46,839 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,255 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,723 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,151 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 45,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,378 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,517 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 42,798 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,932 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 41,932 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,834 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 40,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 39,386 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 39,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 37,921 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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J292 EWP is a 1992 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 J292 EWP, 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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J292 EWP is a 1992 Ford Orion, first registered on 25 January 1992.

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