Ford Orion Ghia I (1987)
1987 Ford Orion Ghia I
CarHunch is tracking 16,886 1987 Ford Orion Ghia I vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This data is effectively unreadable. Across nearly 17,000 examples of the 1987 Ford Orion Ghia I, the pass rate stands at 0%, the average failures and advisories are both zero, and no dangerous defects are recorded—numbers that indicate these vehicles are no longer subject to MOT testing rather than reflecting genuine reliability. Cars of this age (37 years old) have been progressively removed from the MOT requirement, so this cohort represents only the tiny fraction still on the road and legally required to test, making any statistical inference meaningless.
If you're considering one of these Orions as a classic or hobbyist vehicle, ignore this data entirely. Instead, have a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist in 1980s Fords, focusing on rust (particularly around the sills and floor), fuel system integrity, and brake condition—the real enemies of cars this old.
We have 16,886 1987 Ford Orion Ghia I vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1987 Ford Orion Ghia I
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Ford Orion Ghia I
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 16,778 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 108 | 0% | 0 |
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