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J546 VPY

1994 Ford Orion

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,174 mi
Last recorded60,174 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2005
Typical for 1994 Ford Orion64,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ546 VPY
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2005 60,174 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2005 60,174 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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J546 VPY is a 1994 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 64,058 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 J546 VPY, 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 32 years old, this Ford Orion is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J546 VPY registered?

J546 VPY is a 1994 Ford Orion, first registered on 30 April 1994.

Is J546 VPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J546 VPY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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