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G363 XFE

1990 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,116 mi
Last recorded90,116 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG363 XFE
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 90,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front door skin badly corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 89,826 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Both outer sills corroded

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

floorpan corroded nearside and offside front

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 88,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust sections corroding

drivers seat locking mechanism worn

n/s rear sill corroding

o/s headlamp poor beam pattern

slight corrosion on both front floors

Fail 1 Aug 2019 88,911 miles

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust sections corroding

n/s rear sill corroding

o/s headlamp poor beam pattern

slight corrosion on both front floors

Pass 16 Jul 2018 88,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play 2x (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

general rust

rear dampers weak

Pass 17 Jul 2017 86,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

bodywork needs attention

front floors/underbody corroding

middle silencer section corroded/slight blow

n/s rear wishbone corroding

slight rear earth problem

Pass 22 Jul 2016 85,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 85,602 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wishbone (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 82,929 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs worn

o/s front wheel arch corroding

o/s rear bearing slightly rough

some underbody rust

Fail 6 Jul 2015 83,929 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs worn

o/s front wheel arch corroding

o/s rear bearing slightly rough

some underbody rust

Pass 9 Jul 2014 81,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bodywork requires attention

front discs worn

o/s rear bearing rough

some underbody rust

Fail 9 Jul 2014 81,775 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bodywork requires attention

front discs worn

o/s rear bearing rough

some underbody rust

Pass 5 Jul 2013 79,934 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

discs thin

o/s/r wheel bearing rough

rear drums warped

Fail 4 Jul 2013 79,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r brake low efficiency

o/s/r wheel bearing rough

rear drums warped

Pass 10 Jul 2012 78,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bodywork requires attention

signs of radiator leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 77,007 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f disc worn

Pass 8 Jun 2010 74,478 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f disc thin

o/s headlamp rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2009 71,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear brake low efficiency

o/s rear arch needs attention

Pass 17 Jun 2008 69,568 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 66,546 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 66,546 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 63,509 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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G363 XFE is a 1990 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G363 XFE, 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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G363 XFE is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 6 March 1990.

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