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L801 YBJ

1994 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,884 mi
Last recorded93,884 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Ford Orion64,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL801 YBJ
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 93,884 miles

the front and main brake pipes are corroded

the inner sills and floor are corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2010 93,881 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

the front and main brake pipes are corroded

the inner sills and floor are corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2009 91,927 miles

the front brake pipes are corroded

the rear chassis, sills and floor pans are all corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2009 91,919 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

the front brake pipes are corroded

the rear chassis, sills and floor pans are all corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2008 89,771 miles

front floor pans are rusty and the n/s/r tyre is worn

Pass 26 Jan 2007 87,949 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 84,496 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 84,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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L801 YBJ is a 1994 Ford Orion in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L801 YBJ, 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 L801 YBJ registered?

L801 YBJ is a 1994 Ford Orion, first registered on 28 January 1994.

Is L801 YBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L801 YBJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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