Ford Orion MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford Orion. Check any Orion by registration number below.

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81.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-3.6%

vs Ford Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Ford Orion — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Orion has an average MOT pass rate of 81.5%, which is 3.6 percentage points below the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Orion is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Ford Orion fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. If you are preparing your Orion for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Ford Orion, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford Orion performs at MOT across different model years.

2001

Based on 75 vehicles

77.3%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Mileage at 10yr

74k mi

2000

Based on 59 vehicles

81.4%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Mileage at 10yr

99k mi

1999

Based on 208 vehicles

79.8%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Mileage at 10yr

94k mi

1998

Based on 82 vehicles

74.4%Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Mileage at 10yr

115k mi

1997

Based on 120 vehicles

78.3%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

1996

Based on 59 vehicles

81.4%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

1995

Based on 109 vehicles

78.0%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

1994

Based on 117 vehicles

85.5%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

1993

Based on 117 vehicles

67.5%Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

20.5%

1992

Based on 71 vehicles

69.0%Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

19.2%

1991

Based on 78 vehicles

85.9%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.4%

1990

Based on 304 vehicles

82.6%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

16.6%

1989

Based on 255 vehicles

90.2%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

7.4%

1988

Based on 161 vehicles

90.1%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

6.4%

1987

Based on 59 vehicles

81.4%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

17.9%

1986

Based on 51 vehicles

86.3%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

11.1%

1985

Based on 119 vehicles

79.0%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

15.6%

1984

Based on 65 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

0

Based on 446 vehicles

80.3%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ford Orion

The most common reasons a Ford Orion fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

20.3%

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

3.3%

Ford Orion Common Faults & Repair Costs

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Compare MOT reliability across Ford models.

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75.7% pass rate

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95.4% pass rate

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89.9% pass rate

Ford Focus Active Edition Mhev

93.1% pass rate

Ford Mondeo

67.1% pass rate

Ford Focus C - Max

96.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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See detailed fault analysis for Ford Orion

Ford Orion — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Orion MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Orion?

The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Orion is 81.5% compared to the Ford average of 85.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Orion?

The most common MOT failures on the Ford Orion are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (20.3%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (3.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Ford Orion reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 81.5%, the Ford Orion is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Ford Orion?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Ford Orion?

Typical mileage for the Ford Orion: 74,018 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Orion to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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