MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,076 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both headlamps misting up & n/s reflector corroding
corosion starting various other places underside of vehicle
corrosion / holes to o/s & n/s/front floors but not within prescribed areas
corrosion starting o/s & n/s/r door shuts
front no plate cracked
metal water pipe under radiator corroding
rear end of n/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding
sump corroded & leaking
How Reliable is the Ford Orion?
Based on 85,037 MOT tests across 23,306 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G153 SGW is a 1990 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 G153 SGW, 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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G153 SGW is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 February 1990.
Is G153 SGW safe to buy?
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