Ford Sierra MOT Results

Registered in 1987

86.2% pass rate

from 348 tests in 2021

(54% better than other 1987 cars)

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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 1987 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Sierra is unusually good or bad.

4.0% fail on Brakes (57% better than other 1987 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Brake performance (62% better than other 1987 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
    - 0.29% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
  - 0.86% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.86% fail on Rbt
      - 0.86% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.57% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 1987 cars)
    - 0.57% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 1987 cars)
      - 0.29% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.57% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.57% fail on Rbt
      - 0.57% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.86% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.86% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (4 times worse than other 1987 cars)
  - 0.86% fail on Anti-lock braking system (4 times worse than other 1987 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.29% fail on Servos
- 0.29% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.29% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.29% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.29% fail on Brake discs
4.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (72% better than other 1987 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.86% fail on Headlamp aim (76% better than other 1987 cars)
  - 0.86% fail on Headlamp aim (75% better than other 1987 cars)
- 0.86% fail on Direction indicators (77% better than other 1987 cars)
  - 0.86% fail on Flashing type (77% better than other 1987 cars)
    - 0.57% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.29% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.57% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (84% better than other 1987 cars)
  - 0.57% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% better than other 1987 cars)
    - 0.57% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% better than other 1987 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.29% fail on Switch
- 0.29% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.29% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.29% fail on Battery(ies)
3.4% fail on Suspension (59% better than other 1987 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.57% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.29% fail on Ball joint
- 1.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 0.86% fail on Springs
  - 0.86% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.86% fail on Coil spring
- 0.29% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.29% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.29% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
3.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (57% better than other 1987 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.57% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.57% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.57% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.29% fail on Tank
  - 0.29% fail on Pipe
- 0.57% fail on Transmission
  - 0.57% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.57% fail on Joints
- 0.29% fail on Cabs
  - 0.29% fail on Prescribed areas
3.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 3.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 3.2% fail on Spark ignition
    - 3.2% fail on Non catalyst emissions
2.3% fail on Visibility (65% better than other 1987 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Washers
- 0.57% fail on Wipers (79% better than other 1987 cars)
1.1% fail on Steering (74% better than other 1987 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.57% fail on Steering rack
- 0.57% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.57% fail on Track rod end
0.86% fail on Tyres
- 0.29% fail on Size/type
- 0.29% fail on Condition
- 0.29% fail on Tread depth
0.29% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.29% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.29% fail on Prescribed areas