Ford Sierra Sapphire MOT pass rate
93.2% of 1,063 Ford Sierra Sapphire MOT tests pass.
The Sierra Sapphire passes its MOT 93.2% of the time — well above the average across all Ford models, which sits at 76.4%.
The Ford Sierra Sapphire passes its MOT 93.2% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 93.2% | 1,063 | 51,258 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Ford Sierra Sapphire
The most common reason the Ford Sierra Sapphire fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 93.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 93.4% | Not working |
| Brakes | 67.1% | Ferrule excessively corroded |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 52.6% | Emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |
| Suspension | 42.1% | Fractured or broken |
| Body, chassis, structure | 42.1% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 28.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 15.8% | Not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.3% | Missing |
| Steering | 5.3% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.6% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related Ford models
- Ford Kuga Titanium FRST — 96.5% pass rate
- Ford Transit Custom 300 Trail — 86.4% pass rate
- Ford Benimar — 96.0% pass rate
- Ford Kuga ST-Line First Ed E-Blue — 93.3% pass rate
- Ford Cortina — 89.0% pass rate
- Ford Explorer — 79.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Sierra Sapphire?
- 93.2% of Ford Sierra Sapphire MOT tests pass, based on 1,063 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Ford Sierra Sapphire?
- The most common reason the Ford Sierra Sapphire fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 93.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the Ford Sierra Sapphire's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the Ford service history guide for how to check and keep one.