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G105 JCY

1989 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,153 mi
Last recorded100,153 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG105 JCY
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 100,153 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 99,591 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 99,326 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 99,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 98,684 miles

Nearside Rear lower quarter corroded and holed

Pass 11 Jun 2021 98,668 miles

Nearside Rear inner lower quarter corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 98,651 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 98,428 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 97,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 97,566 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 97,470 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear slight corrosion

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sump slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2016 97,469 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated also play (2.6.1)

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

slight corrosion on sump

Pass 10 Jun 2015 97,372 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking in sidewall,

Pass 7 Jul 2014 97,293 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear wheel bearings slight play

Fail 7 Jul 2014 97,293 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 21 Aug 2013 97,219 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 97,211 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 97,207 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 97,188 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 96,819 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 96,809 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 95,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 91,905 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 91,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 87,119 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 86,974 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front wipers split. †

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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G105 JCY is a 1989 Ford Orion in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1989 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 56,996 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 G105 JCY, 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 37 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G105 JCY registered?

G105 JCY is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 11 September 1989.

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