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G563 AJF

1990 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,319 mi
Last recorded33,319 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG563 AJF
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 33,319 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inner tread

Fail 23 May 2019 33,319 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres heavily worn on inner tread

Pass 25 May 2018 33,319 miles

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

oil filter light leak

Fail 25 May 2018 33,318 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

oil filter light leak

Pass 24 May 2017 32,788 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 32,210 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 32,128 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 32,128 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 31,899 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 31,518 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 31,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2012 31,371 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 31,212 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 31,023 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 30,835 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 30,835 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 30,660 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 30,660 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 30,164 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 May 2006 29,518 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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G563 AJF is a 1990 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G563 AJF, 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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G563 AJF is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 4 June 1990.

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