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COR 541S

1990 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

98,931 mi
Last recorded98,931 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOR 541S
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 98,931 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 98,203 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 97,634 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 97,520 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 97,514 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 95,356 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 94,959 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 94,959 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip missing (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 93,411 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 93,411 miles

Central Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 87,988 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 87,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 82,860 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

n.s.r arch corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2014 76,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded on the inside

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2014 76,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded on the inside

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2013 74,431 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake stuck

Fail 24 Jan 2013 74,431 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake stuck

Pass 17 Jan 2012 68,244 miles

both n/s tyre treads getting low

Fail 16 Jan 2012 68,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both n/s tyre treads getting low

Pass 18 Jan 2011 62,521 miles

Oil leak

front discs corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2011 62,520 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

front discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2010 55,495 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 48,621 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 48,611 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 42,727 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 36,277 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 30,014 miles

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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COR 541S is a 1990 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1990 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 55,889 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 COR 541S, 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 36 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was COR 541S registered?

COR 541S is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 15 February 1990.

Is COR 541S safe to buy?

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