1989 Ford Orion 1.6L Petrol · F417 DVF
1989 Ford Orion (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 1989. Recorded mileage 411 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ORION
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 411 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F417 DVF Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F417 DVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Orion (F417 DVF) between July 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)”; “Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of di”.
F417 DVF Mileage History
- 28/07/200671,012 mi
- 18/07/200771,881 mi+869 mi
- 22/07/200872,497 mi+616 mi
- 24/07/200872,497 mi
- 16/07/200972,759 mi+262 mi
- 20/07/201072,776 mi+17 mi
- 20/07/201072,776 mi
- 11/07/201176,802 mi+4,026 mi
- 11/07/201176,802 mi
- 10/04/201491,152 mi+14,350 mi
- 01/04/201592,168 mi+1,016 mi
- 03/04/201592,183 mi+15 mi
- 26/03/201693,552 mi+1,369 mi
- 24/03/201794,618 mi+1,066 mi
- 23/03/201895,344 mi+726 mi
- 15/03/201995,568 mi+224 mi
- 14/03/202095,804 mi+236 mi
- 26/03/202196,116 mi+312 mi
- 25/03/202297,247 mi+1,131 mi
- 18/03/202398,244 mi+997 mi
- 23/03/202498,859 mi+615 mi
- 20/03/202532 mi-98,827 mi
- 12/03/2026411 mi+379 mi
Average of roughly -3,598 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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