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G121 EJK

1990 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,257 mi
Last recorded85,257 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG121 EJK
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 85,257 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 79,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

battery tray is corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2007 76,032 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 76,032 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 68,630 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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G121 EJK is a 1990 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G121 EJK, 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.

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What year was G121 EJK registered?

G121 EJK is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 29 May 1990.

Is G121 EJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G121 EJK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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