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G549 TGW

1990 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,191 mi
Last recorded98,191 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG549 TGW
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 98,191 miles

Interesting front calliper spacers

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front brake hose secured with a zip tie

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratching nearside lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 98,191 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower arm mount in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Interesting front calliper spacers

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside front brake hose secured with a zip tie

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratching nearside lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 98,136 miles

Interesting front brake calliper spacers

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

Offside front brake hose secured with a cable tie

Some corrosion starting in rear outer and inner wheel arches

Fail 24 Jun 2020 98,133 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal feels spongy

Interesting front brake calliper spacers

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

Offside front brake hose secured with a cable tie

Rear brake effort would seem a little low

Some corrosion starting in rear outer and inner wheel arches

Fail 27 May 2016 98,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Brake fluid level low

Fuel cap seal perished

Heavy corrosion to both rear outer arches

Offside front door shut corroded

Offside rear light unit damaged

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

corrosion to rear door shuts

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

oil leak

rear bumper poorly secured

Pass 25 Mar 2015 94,761 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 91,378 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 87,826 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 83,662 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 77,945 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 74,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wiper blades splitting

Fail 31 Mar 2010 74,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wiper blades splitting

Pass 23 Mar 2009 68,654 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 63,487 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 58,231 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 51,761 miles

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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G549 TGW is a 1990 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G549 TGW, 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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G549 TGW is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 26 April 1990.

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