1987 Ford Orion 1.4L Petrol · E313 SYB
1987 Ford Orion (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 99,470 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ORION
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E313 SYB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
- 99,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E313 SYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Orion (E313 SYB) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
E313 SYB Mileage History
- 28/07/202395,398 mi
- 17/07/202497,510 mi+2,112 mi
- 22/07/202497,512 mi+2 mi
- 15/07/202599,470 mi+1,958 mi
Average of roughly 2,071 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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