Ford Orion
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 469 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
82%
Total Tests
469
Best Year
1991 (90%)
Years Covered
4
About the Ford Orion
The Ford Orion has been tested 469 times in 2026 MOT data across 4 model years (1990 to 1993), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1991 model is the most reliable with a 90% pass rate from 60 tests. The 1992 model has the lowest at 74%. With a 16 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Older FORD ORIONs tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 12 percentage points across model years.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 53,728 miles, while the newest (1993) averages 64,557 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Ford Orion by Year
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