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G143 WDX

1989 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,526 mi
Last recorded6,526 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG143 WDX
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 6,526 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 2,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

drivers door mirror glass cracked

genrally getting rough

o/s/r light lens cracked

rear bumper split

Fail 27 Jun 2007 2,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

drivers door mirror glass cracked

genrally getting rough

offside rear lens cracked

rear bumper split

Pass 6 Jul 2006 98,672 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2006 98,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak

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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G143 WDX is a 1989 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G143 WDX, 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 G143 WDX registered?

G143 WDX is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 3 November 1989.

Is G143 WDX safe to buy?

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