MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,397 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front floor corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inside and outside edges
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inside and outside edges
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Ford Orion?
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L796 OPU is a 1994 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 L796 OPU, 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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L796 OPU is a 1994 Ford Orion, first registered on 17 February 1994.
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