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Ford Sierra MOT Results

Registered in 1988
81.5% pass rate
from 271 tests in 2021
(40% better than other 1988 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 1988 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Sierra is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (49% better than other 1988 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.8% fail on Horn
      • 0.37% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.37% fail on Switch
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (74% better than other 1988 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.37% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.74% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.74% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.37% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.37% fail on Switch
  • 5.2% fail on Brakes (48% better than other 1988 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Brake performance (65% better than other 1988 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.37% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.37% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt
          • 0.37% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.37% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.74% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.74% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.37% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.37% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.74% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.37% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.37% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.74% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.37% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.37% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.37% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.37% fail on Pedal
    • 0.37% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.37% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.37% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.37% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 5.2% fail on Suspension
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.37% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.37% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.37% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.37% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 4.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.1% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.74% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 4.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.8% fail on Transmission
      • 1.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.5% fail on Joints
        • 0.37% fail on Drive shaft
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.74% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.74% fail on Tank (5 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Chassis
      • 0.37% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.37% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.37% fail on Floor
    • 0.37% fail on Seats
      • 0.37% fail on Driver's seat
  • 3.3% fail on Visibility
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers
  • 2.6% fail on Steering
    • 2.6% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.6% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
  • 0.74% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.74% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.37% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.37% fail on Condition
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.37% fail on Attachment

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