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
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 89.0% | 6,190 | 52,436 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".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 66.2% | Not working |
| Suspension | 40.8% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Brakes | 35.4% | Excessively binding |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 30.2% | Emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |
| Body, chassis, structure | 23.1% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Visibility | 13.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 10.4% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 9.0% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Tyres | 6.3% | Has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.6% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 73.9% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 76.3% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 70.8% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 85.6% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 73.4% pass rate
- FORD KA — 72.6% pass rate