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K858 MMB

1993 Ford Orion

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

72,559 mi
Last recorded72,559 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 1993 Ford Orion59,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK858 MMB
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2007 72,559 miles

Advanced corrosion to offside front inner sill

Corrosoin to rear arches

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 72,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 72,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2006 66,895 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 66,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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K858 MMB is a 1993 Ford Orion in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K858 MMB, 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.

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What year was K858 MMB registered?

K858 MMB is a 1993 Ford Orion, first registered on 20 May 1993.

Is K858 MMB safe to buy?

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