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G544 WHU

1990 Ford Orion

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

857 mi
Last recorded857 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG544 WHU
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 857 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front both sides, brake hoses not clipped in

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion and small holes not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily undersealed structure (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 857 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front both sides, brake hoses not clipped in

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion and small holes not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily undersealed structure (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam plug temperamental (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released bulb wrong way round (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 83,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2015 25,230 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 25,200 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,968 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

adv. foot brake travel

Fail 28 Apr 2014 77,963 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

adv. foot brake travel

Pass 6 Nov 2007 77,513 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 76,541 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 91,488 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 75,971 miles

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

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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G544 WHU is a 1990 Ford Orion in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G544 WHU, 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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What year was G544 WHU registered?

G544 WHU is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is G544 WHU safe to buy?

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