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L452 EPE

1994 Ford Orion

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,678 mi
Last recorded49,678 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 Ford Orion64,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL452 EPE
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 49,678 miles

corrosion to n/s floor area ,holed

Fail 30 Oct 2014 49,626 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

emissions not tested

hole in floor n/s front not completely through

Fail 30 Oct 2014 49,626 miles

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

emissions not tested

hole in floor n/s front not completely through

Pass 20 Nov 2013 48,408 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 48,391 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 46,865 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 46,831 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 45,580 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 45,580 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 44,509 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 44,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre soft

Pass 17 Feb 2009 42,430 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 42,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 41,048 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 39,283 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 39,283 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 37,907 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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L452 EPE is a 1994 Ford Orion in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L452 EPE, 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.

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What year was L452 EPE registered?

L452 EPE is a 1994 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L452 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L452 EPE shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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