Ford Sierra MOT Results

Registered in 1989
86.1% pass rate
from 488 tests in 2021
(54% better than other 1989 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 1989 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Sierra is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (66% better than other 1989 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (68% better than other 1989 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (65% better than other 1989 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Direction indicators (70% better than other 1989 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Flashing type (70% better than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.41% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (66% better than other 1989 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 1989 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 1989 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.82% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.61% fail on Horn
      • 0.41% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.20% fail on Switch
    • 0.20% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.20% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.9% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.41% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.20% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.82% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.61% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.41% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.9% fail on Suspension (55% better than other 1989 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.82% fail on Springs
      • 0.82% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.82% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.61% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.20% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 2.7% fail on Brakes (72% better than other 1989 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Brake performance (74% better than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (71% better than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% better than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.41% fail on Service brake performance (86% better than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (85% better than other 1989 cars)
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake performance (83% better than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.41% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt
          • 0.41% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.82% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.20% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.20% fail on Servos
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 2.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (68% better than other 1989 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.82% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.61% fail on Chassis
      • 0.61% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.61% fail on Exhaust system (76% better than other 1989 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Transmission
      • 0.61% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.61% fail on Joints
    • 0.20% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Pipe
    • 0.20% fail on Seats
      • 0.20% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 2.5% fail on Visibility (62% better than other 1989 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (69% better than other 1989 cars)
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.0% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.41% fail on Condition
      • 0.20% fail on Attachment
  • 1.0% fail on Tyres
    • 0.82% fail on Condition
    • 0.61% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.20% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.20% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.20% fail on Steering
    • 0.20% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack

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