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Ford Orion

Black · Petrol · 1989 · 1,596 cc

F657 MGWMOT history

F657 MGW is a black petrol Ford Orion first used on 31 Mar 1989. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 77,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
77,386 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F657 MGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Orion
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Mar 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F657 MGW was last recorded at 77,386 miles on 14 May 2026, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,285 miles · 7 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
1,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,386 miles
  • 2025 – 77,285 miles
  • 2024 – 77,013 miles
  • 2023 – 76,893 miles
  • 2021 – 76,888 miles
  • 2019 – 76,880 miles
  • 2018 – 76,800 miles
  • 2017 – 76,763 miles
  • 2014 – 76,061 miles
  • 2011 – 76,032 miles
  • 2010 – 72,641 miles
  • 2009 – 67,580 miles
  • 2008 – 63,771 miles
  • 2007 – 55,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,386 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear tyre cracking // (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    77,386 miles
    Test number
    325341477213
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail77,386 miles (+101)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,386 miles
    Test number
    151427325071
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,285 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    77,285 miles
    Test number
    819738816728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,013 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    77,013 miles
    Test number
    530833029166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,893 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    76,893 miles
    Test number
    384986547327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,888 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    76,888 miles
    Test number
    412788064932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,880 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,880 miles
    Test number
    767377511514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,800 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,800 miles
    Test number
    477908491609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,763 miles (+624)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,763 miles
    Test number
    785477931836
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear tyre cracking // (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail76,139 miles (+78)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,139 miles
    Test number
    615712314080
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear tyre cracking // (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail76,061 miles (+29)3 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,061 miles
    Test number
    709066454245
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth offside tyres deteriorated / perished due to age
    • NoteGeneral vehicle & component corrosion evident
    • NoteNearside front brake noise evident

  12. Pass76,032 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    76,032 miles
    Test number
    486403491212
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOsf & osr tyres perished.

  13. Fail76,032 miles (+3,391)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,032 miles
    Test number
    377259071481
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOsf & osr tyres perished.

  14. Pass72,641 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,641 miles
    Test number
    192052700387
    • NoteAdvise wheel alignment check
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread wearing on inner shoulder
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perish and go out of shape

  15. Fail72,641 miles (+5,061)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,641 miles
    Test number
    453362700491
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteAdvise wheel alignment check
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread wearing on inner shoulder
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perish and go out of shape

  16. Pass67,580 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,580 miles
    Test number
    710991149140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Fail67,580 miles (+3,809)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,580 miles
    Test number
    851191749191
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass63,771 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,771 miles
    Test number
    440404838186
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail63,770 miles (+8,545)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,770 miles
    Test number
    920714438123
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass55,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,225 miles
    Test number
    150361057114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,223 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,223 miles
    Test number
    691891757102
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Questions about F657 MGW

Does F657 MGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F657 MGW is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on F657 MGW?
The MOT on F657 MGW is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F657 MGW done?
F657 MGW was recorded at 77,386 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 1,169 miles a year.
Has F657 MGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F657 MGW has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on F657 MGW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on F657 MGW find?
F657 MGW passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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