Ford Orion
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 469 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
82%
Total Tests
469
Model Years
1990 to 1993
Years Covered
4
About the Ford Orion
The Ford Orion was MOT tested 469 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (1990 to 1993), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
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, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Ford Orion by Year
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Questions about the Ford Orion
Is the Ford Orion reliable?
Across its 4 model years in our data (1990 to 1993), the Ford Orion averages an 82% MOT pass rate, from 469 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's level with the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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