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G303 ANO

1989 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,838 mi
Last recorded99,838 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG303 ANO
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 99,838 miles

Floor and underbody heavily covered in underseal

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced "A" Pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 99,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Floor and underbody heavily covered in underseal

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced "A" Pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 98,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 98,629 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 96,653 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 96,653 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 94,988 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 93,520 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 92,474 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 92,474 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 91,098 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 89,538 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 89,538 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 87,989 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 86,408 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 84,660 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 84,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 82,745 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 82,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 81,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 81,309 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 80,035 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 79,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 78,640 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 78,640 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 77,515 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 76,317 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 76,272 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 74,344 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 72,881 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 72,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 71,153 miles

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

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

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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G303 ANO is a 1989 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G303 ANO, 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 G303 ANO registered?

G303 ANO is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 21 November 1989.

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