MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,859 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.6.2)
rear bumper insecure
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
oil leak
slight play in rear wheel bearings
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
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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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