MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,375 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front and both rear tyres slightly perished and cracked
front number plate damaged
nearside inner sill corroded
nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded
offside front chassis corroded
offside rear inner wheel arch corroded/inner sill
oil leak
steering wheel cover fitted
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front and both rear tyres slightly perished and cracked
front number plate damaged
nearside inner sill corroded
nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded
offside front chassis corroded
offside rear inner wheel arch corroded/inner sill
oil leak
steering wheel cover fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
indicator/light switch worn
streering wheel cover fitted
windscreen wipers smearing
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
indicator/light switch worn
streering wheel cover fitted
windscreen wipers smearing
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Ford Orion?
Based on 85,037 MOT tests across 23,306 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G148 KWD is a 1989 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 G148 KWD, 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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G148 KWD is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 8 August 1989.
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