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G87 UFE

1989 Ford Orion

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,916 mi
Last recorded96,916 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG87 UFE
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 96,916 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 96,560 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded hose from pump in poor condition ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 96,560 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded hose from pump in poor condition ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 95,895 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis rails at spring seats (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted spare wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 95,895 miles

Windscreen wiper missing both (3.4 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis rails at spring seats (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted spare wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 95,328 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 94,683 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 93,782 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 93,331 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both sides rear lower quarter panels corroding

Fail 10 Sep 2018 93,331 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both sides rear lower quarter panels corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2017 92,934 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 92,127 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 91,226 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 90,446 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 90,439 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 89,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

lower braking effort from offside rear

rear tyres worn more on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2012 88,359 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 86,791 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 85,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 85,279 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 83,503 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 81,551 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 79,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 77,596 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 75,152 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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G87 UFE is a 1989 Ford Orion in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 G87 UFE, 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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G87 UFE is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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