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G314 MEX

1990 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,859 mi
Last recorded115,859 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG314 MEX
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 115,859 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 14,199 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 14,187 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 10,928 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.6.2)

rear bumper insecure

Fail 30 Jan 2018 10,923 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside and nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working offside and nearside (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill and arch (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.6.2)

rear bumper insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2016 3,135 miles

oil leak

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 3 Jun 2016 3,133 miles

Fuel pipe insecure marked with yellow chalk (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jul 2015 99,450 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2015 99,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 98,627 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 97,608 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 97,602 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

1/ o/s rear tyre near legal limits 2/ n/s rear tyre at legal limits 3/ both rear brakes slighty tight

Pass 16 Nov 2007 91,277 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 91,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 86,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

rear wheel bearings need attention

Fail 21 Nov 2006 86,222 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

rear wheel bearings need attention

Pass 21 Nov 2005 80,988 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 80,978 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both outer drive shaft gators becoming perished

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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G314 MEX is a 1990 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G314 MEX, 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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G314 MEX is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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