MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,022 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine oil leak
outer sills covered
slight play o/s rack
vehicle heavly corroed underside
Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
engine oil leak
outer sills covered
slight play o/s rack
vehicle heavly corroed underside
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
corrosion to floor chassis and battery tray
exhaust noisey
n/s/r tyre close to limit on edges
o/s/f tyre on limit on inner edge
o/s/r tyre close to limit on inner edge
unable to check sills properly covers fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Battery insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Orion?
Based on 85,037 MOT tests across 23,306 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G540 DPG is a 1989 Ford Orion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 G540 DPG, 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 G540 DPG registered?
G540 DPG is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is G540 DPG safe to buy?
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