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FORD SIERRA MOT Pass Rate

89.1% of 6,192 FORD SIERRA MOT tests pass.

The SIERRA passes its MOT 89.1% of the time — well above the average across all FORD models, which sits at 76.4%.

The FORD SIERRA passes its MOT 89.1% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 yearsn/a3–6 yearsn/a6–10 yearsn/a10–15 yearsn/a15+ years89.0%
FORD SIERRA pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
3–6 yearstoo few tests (2)2no reading
6–10 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
10–15 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
15+ years89.0%6,19052,436 miles

Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD SIERRA

The most common reason the FORD SIERRA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 66.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".

Top MOT failure categories for the FORD SIERRA
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment66.2%Not working
Suspension40.8%Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength
Brakes35.4%Excessively binding
Noise, emissions and leaks30.2%Emissions carbon monoxide content excessive
Body, chassis, structure23.1%Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Visibility13.8%Does not clear the windscreen effectively
Steering10.4%Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems9.0%Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced
Tyres6.3%Has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure
Identification of the vehicle2.6%Does not conform to the specified requirements

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