Car statistics
How many Ford Orions are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.
There were 212 Ford Orions licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 1,413 declared off the road (SORN). That is 100.0% fewer than the 456,680 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.
The count was highest in 1994, when this data begins.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 456,680 |
| 1995 | 429,096 |
| 1996 | 408,526 |
| 1997 | 374,416 |
| 1998 | 326,480 |
| 1999 | 279,325 |
| 2000 | 225,956 |
| 2001 | 175,763 |
| 2002 | 127,076 |
| 2003 | 84,320 |
| 2004 | 51,964 |
| 2005 | 29,373 |
| 2006 | 15,501 |
| 2007 | 8,534 |
| 2008 | 4,928 |
| 2009 | 3,031 |
| 2010 | 1,974 |
| 2011 | 1,379 |
| 2012 | 1,074 |
| 2013 | 786 |
| 2014 | 639 |
| 2015 | 534 |
| 2016 | 468 |
| 2017 | 394 |
| 2018 | 358 |
| 2019 | 316 |
| 2020 | 279 |
| 2021 | 266 |
| 2022 | 243 |
| 2023 | 217 |
| 2024 | 199 |
| 2025 | 207 |
| 2026 | 212 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
There were not enough MOT tests of Ford Orions in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.
Of the 212 Ford Orions licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 68.9% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc, and 15.1% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc. The share with an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc has grown from 55.4% in 2014 to 68.9%. Petrols made up 94.0% of those licensed in 2014 and 97.2% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 146 licensed | 68.9% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 32 licensed | 15.1% |
| 1,701cc to 1,800cc 15 licensed | 7.1% |
| 1,201cc to 1,300cc 12 licensed | 5.7% |
| 1,601cc to 1,700cc 5 licensed | 2.4% |
| Other sizes 2 licensed | 0.9% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 146 | 68.9% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 32 | 15.1% |
| 1,201–1,300cc | Petrol | 12 | 5.7% |
| 1,701–1,800cc | Petrol | 10 | 4.7% |
| 1,701–1,800cc | Diesel | 5 | 2.4% |
| 1,601–1,700cc | Petrol | 4 | 1.9% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,301–1,400cc | 1,701–1,800cc | 1,201–1,300cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 55.4% | 20.9% | 14.6% | 7.3% |
| 2015 | 55.7% | 21.3% | 12.8% | 7.0% |
| 2016 | 58.1% | 22.0% | 11.0% | 6.6% |
| 2017 | 59.3% | 20.5% | 9.5% | 8.0% |
| 2018 | 63.5% | 18.1% | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| 2019 | 62.8% | 18.1% | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| 2020 | 64.2% | 17.4% | 7.1% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | 64.3% | 17.1% | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| 2022 | 62.0% | 18.8% | 9.0% | 6.5% |
| 2023 | 62.4% | 18.1% | 8.1% | 7.2% |
| 2024 | 67.2% | 14.2% | 5.9% | 8.3% |
| 2025 | 68.9% | 15.1% | 7.1% | 5.7% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 94.0% | 5.9% |
| 2015 | 95.4% | 4.4% |
| 2016 | 96.0% | 3.8% |
| 2017 | 96.5% | 3.3% |
| 2018 | 96.7% | 3.3% |
| 2019 | 95.6% | 4.4% |
| 2020 | 96.8% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | 97.4% | 2.6% |
| 2022 | 96.3% | 3.7% |
| 2023 | 96.8% | 3.2% |
| 2024 | 96.6% | 3.4% |
| 2025 | 97.2% | 2.8% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
DVSA lists 3 safety recalls for the Ford Orion since 1992. The most recent was launched on 23 May 1994.
All 3 Ford Orion recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Ford Orion. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Orion | 212 | +1.9% | 1,413 | 999 | Petrol |
| Ford Fiesta | 1,249,904 | −5.2% | 111,058 | 1 | Petrol |
| Ford Focus | 857,445 | −6.6% | 100,497 | 4 | Petrol |
| Ford Kuga | 367,678 | +3.9% | 7,528 | 17 | Diesel |
| Ford Puma | 244,729 | +27.6% | 6,445 | 30 | Hybrid |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 1,625 Orion records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
