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G953 SYY

1989 Ford Orion

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

25,208 mi
Last recorded25,208 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG953 SYY
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 25,208 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 25,206 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 25,206 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 25,205 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2021 25,204 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2020 25,203 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 25,022 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2017 25,021 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 25,020 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 25,018 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 24,983 miles

steering and susp slight // brakes req strip check

Fail 9 Jan 2014 24,983 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

steering and susp slight // brakes req strip check

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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G953 SYY is a 1989 Ford Orion in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 G953 SYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G953 SYY registered?

G953 SYY is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 2 October 1989.

Is G953 SYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G953 SYY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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