MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Ford : Orion
Ford Orion
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1983 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 1984 | 17 | 100% | n/a |
| 1985 | 32 | 71.88% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1986 | 15 | 93.33% | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. |
| 1987 | 16 | 81.25% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
| 1988 | 48 | 83.33% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1989 | 79 | 81.01% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
| 1990 | 82 | 76.83% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1991 | 21 | 76.19% | Suspension component missing, likely to become detached or directional stability impaired. |
| 1992 | 18 | 61.11% | Emissions test unable to be completed. |
| 1993 | 29 | 55.17% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1994 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2018 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
Tests: 363
Average Ford Orion pass rate: 77.69%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. | 5.3.6(a)(i) | Major | 25% |
| 2 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 12% |
| 3 | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.4.1(a)(ii) | Major | 10% |
| 4 | Emissions levels exceed default limits. | 8.2.1.2(b) | Major | 10% |
| 5 | Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced. | 6.1.1(c)(i) | Major | 10% |
| 6 | Brakes out of balance across an axle. | 1.2.1(b)(i) | Major | 10% |
| 7 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 10% |
| 8 | Seat belt load bearing structure strength significantly reduced near an anchorage point. | 7.1.1(a)(i) | Major | 9% |
| 9 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 9% |
| 10 | Binding brake. | 1.2.1(f) | Major | 7% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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