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L313 LGS

1994 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,041 mi
Last recorded97,041 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Ford Orion64,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL313 LGS
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 97,041 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 97,001 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

play in steering rack near side front pads low engine oil leaks brake fluid level on min rust in both inner sills rust infloor rear end

Pass 7 May 2008 93,137 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 93,060 miles

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

crack in o/s/f indicator lens front tyres just in spec engine oil level on min front c/v boots cracking rust in n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 16 May 2007 87,333 miles

slight corrosion n/s/r chassis

Fail 9 May 2007 87,220 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion n/s/r chassis

Pass 12 May 2006 81,122 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 81,101 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L313 LGS is a 1994 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 64,058 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L313 LGS, 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 32 years old, this Ford Orion is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L313 LGS registered?

L313 LGS is a 1994 Ford Orion, first registered on 23 March 1994.

Is L313 LGS safe to buy?

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