What year Ford Orion is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1985 Ford Orion has the highest pass rate at 68.4%, out of 358 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Ford Orion MOT failures?

The most common Ford Orion MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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23,137 vehicles · MOT data 1984–1994 · first-test pass rates

Best pass rate year

1985

68.4% first-test pass rate · 358 vehicles

Lowest pass rate year

1992

57.1% first-test pass rate · 4,595 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1994	63.2%	63,708 mi	456
1993	59.8%	57,283 mi	6,235
1992	57.1%	55,959 mi	4,595
1991	58.7%	54,859 mi	3,250
1990	63.7%	55,180 mi	3,749
1989	64.5%	57,214 mi	2,350
1988	65.0%	57,352 mi	1,176
1987	64.8%	56,759 mi	417
1986	67.1%	55,396 mi	364
1985	68.4%	59,537 mi	358
1984	67.6%	57,790 mi	187

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