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Ford Sierra MOT Results

Registered in 1990
85.2% pass rate
from 466 tests in 2021
(54% better than other 1990 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Sierra is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (65% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (62% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (64% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (62% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (61% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.64% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.43% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.21% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.64% fail on Horn
      • 0.43% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.21% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.43% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (84% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% better than other 1990 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.21% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.21% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 4.1% fail on Suspension (57% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.64% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.64% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.43% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.3% fail on Springs
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.43% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.43% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 3.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (54% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.1% fail on Joints
    • 0.64% fail on Exhaust system (74% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.43% fail on Tank
      • 0.21% fail on Pipe
    • 0.43% fail on Chassis
      • 0.43% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.21% fail on Towbar
      • 0.21% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.21% fail on Doors
      • 0.21% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition
    • 0.21% fail on Floor
  • 3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.8% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.43% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.21% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.21% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.64% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.43% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.4% fail on Brakes (65% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance (82% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (72% better than other 1990 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% better than other 1990 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance (85% better than other 1990 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt (84% better than other 1990 cars)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance (81% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (86% better than other 1990 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% better than other 1990 cars)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance (79% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt
          • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.21% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.43% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.21% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.21% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.21% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.21% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.21% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.21% fail on Brake discs
  • 1.7% fail on Visibility (75% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Wipers (71% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Washers (79% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on View to rear
      • 0.21% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.5% fail on Steering (61% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.64% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.43% fail on Steering linkage components (78% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.43% fail on Power steering
      • 0.21% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.21% fail on Other components
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.86% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.64% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment
    • 0.21% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.86% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.64% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.21% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.86% fail on Tyres
    • 0.64% fail on Condition
    • 0.21% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.43% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.43% fail on Attachment

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