Ford Sierra MOT Results

Registered in 1986
86.9% pass rate
from 222 tests in 2021
(53% better than other 1986 cars)
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 1986 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Sierra is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (56% better than other 1986 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.90% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.45% fail on Switch
    • 1.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.90% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.90% fail on Horn
    • 0.45% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.45% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.45% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.3% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.90% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.90% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.45% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.45% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.2% fail on Brakes (65% better than other 1986 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Brake performance (66% better than other 1986 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.90% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.90% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.90% fail on Rbt
          • 0.90% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.90% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.90% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.45% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.45% fail on Servos
    • 0.45% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.45% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.45% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.45% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.45% fail on Brake pads
  • 3.2% fail on Suspension (60% better than other 1986 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.45% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 2.3% fail on Visibility (66% better than other 1986 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.45% fail on Wipers
  • 1.8% fail on Steering
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.90% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.45% fail on Drag link end
  • 1.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (75% better than other 1986 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.45% fail on Tank
      • 0.45% fail on Hose
    • 0.45% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.45% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.45% fail on Exhaust system
  • 0.90% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.90% fail on Tyres
    • 0.90% fail on Condition
  • 0.45% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.45% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.45% fail on Prescribed areas

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