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G474 BHJ

1990 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,620 mi
Last recorded28,620 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG474 BHJ
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 28,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 28,582 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 28,503 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 28,417 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 28,245 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 26,705 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Wiper blades starting to split

Fail 15 Jun 2020 26,562 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hose ferrules moderately corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 26,125 miles

Both front and rear coil springs corroded.

Corrosion both rear suspension arms.

Crack in rear bumper.

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded.

Offside Rear inner sill slight corrosion.

Pass 21 Apr 2018 25,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre moderately worn

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 25,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre moderately worn

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 25,404 miles

Both headlight aims on upper limits of tolerances, adjusters are seized

Rear inner sills have surface corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2017 25,404 miles

Fuel hose leaking Hose from tank perished and weeping fuel (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel well in front of tyre (2.4.A.3)

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

Both headlight aims on upper limits of tolerances, adjusters are seized

Rear inner sills have surface corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2016 24,845 miles

Nearside head light lens corroded but beam ok

Nearside rear inner wheel well moderately corroded

Exhaust rubber hangers perished but still secure at present

Rear inner sills have surface corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2015 23,677 miles

Nearside headlight beam pattern moderately faded due to water in lense

Surface corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 22 Feb 2014 22,936 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion both inner rear sills.

Pass 22 Feb 2014 22,936 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion both inner rear sills.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 20,537 miles

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

Rear suspension arms have surface corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2013 20,537 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension arms have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2012 17,649 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 17,271 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Corrosion both inner sills.

Corrosion both rear coil springs.

Corrosion both rear wheel arches.

Rear bumper cracked.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 13,956 miles

both rear coil springs corroded.

both rear wishbones corroded.

corrosion both inner and outer sills

nearide front tyre inner wall spilt.

Fail 11 Feb 2011 13,940 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

both rear coil springs corroded.

both rear wishbones corroded.

corrosion both inner and outer sills

nearide front tyre inner wall spilt.

Pass 6 Feb 2010 11,388 miles

Hand brake travel will soon req attension

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight corrosion N/S/R wheel arch

Pass 21 Jan 2009 7,484 miles

Slight corrosion O/S/R wheel arch

Fail 12 Jan 2009 7,484 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Slight corrosion O/S/R wheel arch

Pass 4 Feb 2008 2,598 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 2,566 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 97,471 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 93,565 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 93,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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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G474 BHJ is a 1990 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G474 BHJ, 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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G474 BHJ is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 2 February 1990.

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