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K123 DRD

1993 Ford Orion

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,330 mi
Last recorded85,330 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2006
Typical for 1993 Ford Orion59,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 DRD
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2006 85,330 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 85,330 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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K123 DRD is a 1993 Ford Orion in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 59,344 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 K123 DRD, 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 33 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K123 DRD?

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What year was K123 DRD registered?

K123 DRD is a 1993 Ford Orion, first registered on 16 February 1993.

Is K123 DRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K123 DRD 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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