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Ford Orion MOT Results

77.7% pass rate
from 318 tests in 2021
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Orion is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.63% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.63% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.94% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.63% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.31% fail on Horn
    • 0.63% fail on Stop lamp
  • 6.9% fail on Brakes
    • 5.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.94% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.31% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.31% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt
          • 0.31% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.63% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.63% fail on Pedal
    • 0.63% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.63% fail on Lever
    • 0.31% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.31% fail on Servos
    • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.31% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.31% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.31% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.31% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.31% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.31% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.31% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.31% fail on Brake discs
  • 6.0% fail on Suspension
    • 2.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.31% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.31% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.94% fail on Springs
      • 0.94% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.94% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.31% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.31% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.31% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.31% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.31% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.31% fail on Other suspension component
  • 5.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.6% fail on Transmission
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.6% fail on Joints
    • 0.94% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.94% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.94% fail on Pipe
    • 0.63% fail on Chassis
      • 0.63% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.31% fail on Doors
      • 0.31% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.31% fail on Door condition
    • 0.31% fail on Seats
      • 0.31% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.31% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 5.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.1% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.63% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.63% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.31% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.31% fail on Condition
  • 2.2% fail on Visibility (65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.94% fail on Wipers
  • 2.2% fail on Tyres
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.94% fail on Condition
  • 1.9% fail on Steering
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.63% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.63% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.63% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.63% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.31% fail on Steering column
  • 0.63% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.63% fail on Attachment
  • 0.31% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.31% fail on Anchorages