FORD · FORD ORION · Cars
FORD ORION Uncommon
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (1,658).
Rarer than 30% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the ORION
The Ford Orion is a small family car (C-segment in Europe) that was produced by Ford Europe from 1983 until 1993. A total of 3,534,239 units were sold during the car's ten-year production life. The Ford Orion was based on the Ford Escort, but instead of the Escort's hatchback, the Orion had a separate boot, making it a four-door saloon. Visually, the Ford Orion's notchback rear end and greater rear overhang made it readily distinguishable from the Escort. The nameplate Orion is derived from the constellation, named after a Greek hunter.
FORD ORION — questions & answers
How many FORD ORION are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 1,658 FORD ORION were still registered in the UK — 212 licensed and on the road, plus 1,446 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the FORD ORION rare?
The FORD ORION is uncommon, with 1,658 still about, making it rarer than 30% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the FORD ORION increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of FORD ORION on UK roads rose by 7 (0.4%).
What fuel do most FORD ORION use?
Most FORD ORION run on petrol — about 93% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the FORD ORION peak?
The FORD ORION peaked at 1,967 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.