Ford Sierra MOT Results

Registered in 1983

75.4% pass rate

from 134 tests in 2021

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1983 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Sierra is unusually good or bad.

11% fail on Suspension
- 4.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 3.7% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 1.5% fail on Ball joint
  - 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.75% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.75% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.75% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings
- 1.5% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.75% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.75% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.75% fail on Springs
  - 0.75% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
9.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 3.0% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 3.0% fail on Horn
  - 0.75% fail on Battery(ies)
- 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
  - 2.2% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.5% fail on All direction indicators
    - 0.75% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.75% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.75% fail on Headlamp
- 0.75% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.75% fail on Switch
- 0.75% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.75% fail on Rear reflectors
7.5% fail on Brakes
- 3.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 2.2% fail on Brake performance
  - 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.75% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.75% fail on Rbt
      - 0.75% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.75% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.75% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
- 0.75% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.75% fail on Pedal
- 0.75% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.75% fail on Lever
- 0.75% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.75% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.75% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 0.75% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.75% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.75% fail on Brake discs
6.0% fail on Visibility
- 4.5% fail on Washers
- 3.0% fail on Wipers
4.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 3.0% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.75% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.75% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.75% fail on Chassis
  - 0.75% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.75% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.75% fail on Hose
- 0.75% fail on Transmission
  - 0.75% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.75% fail on Joints
- 0.75% fail on Seats
  - 0.75% fail on Driver's seat
3.7% fail on Steering
- 2.2% fail on Steering gear
  - 2.2% fail on Steering rack
- 0.75% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.75% fail on Track rod end
- 0.75% fail on Steering column
3.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 3.7% fail on Seat belts
  - 3.0% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.75% fail on Condition
3.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 3.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 3.0% fail on Spark ignition
    - 2.2% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    - 0.75% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.75% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.75% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
0.75% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.75% fail on Registration plates
0.75% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.75% fail on Anchorages
0.75% fail on Tyres
- 0.75% fail on Condition