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G609 UWS

1990 Ford Orion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,980 mi
Last recorded77,980 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Orion55,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG609 UWS
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 77,980 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 77,611 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 77,593 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 77,526 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 76,559 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 76,515 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 76,514 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow from centre to rear exhaust section. (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive hydrocarbons excessively high on emissions test. (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers not clearing screen ns and os (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 76,466 miles

centre exhaust corroded

front brake pads low

Pass 10 Dec 2013 76,278 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 76,059 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 75,628 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 75,153 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 74,668 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 74,668 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 74,219 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 73,657 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 73,657 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 72,890 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 72,890 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 72,284 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 72,284 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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G609 UWS is a 1990 Ford Orion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 G609 UWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G609 UWS registered?

G609 UWS is a 1990 Ford Orion, first registered on 10 January 1990.

Is G609 UWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G609 UWS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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