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G281 BJH

1990 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93,843 mi
Last recorded93,843 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG281 BJH
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 93,843 miles

corrosion in offside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 16 Oct 2024 93,823 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion in offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 25 Oct 2023 90,933 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides outer cv boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Oct 2023 90,918 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides outer cv boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2022 87,818 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

cracking to n/s/f cv gaitor

Pass 24 Mar 2021 85,315 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 85,307 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Steering locking device ineffective trackrod end split pins missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2019 73,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Aug 2019 73,353 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2014 73,101 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 73,101 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 72,540 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 71,563 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 70,858 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 70,115 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 70,115 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 69,384 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 69,384 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 68,793 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 68,380 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 68,380 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 67,673 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 67,673 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G281 BJH is a 1990 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 G281 BJH, 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 G281 BJH registered?

G281 BJH is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 28 March 1990.

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