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18.1%fail rate

Ford Sierra common MOT failures and failure rate

What a Ford Sierra fails its MOT on most often, from real DVSA test data, and the part that resolves each item.

Based on 526 MOT tests in a recent DVSA sample.

What it fails on, and the fix

Suspension31.6% of failures
Brakes26.3% of failures
Lamps & electrical24.2% of failures
Exhaust & emissions21.1% of failures
Other12.6% of failures
Usually bodywork or inspection, not a single bolt-on part.
Tyres11.6% of failures

About 18.1% of MOT tests recorded on the Ford Sierra in this DVSA sample end in a failure. The pattern is consistent: the same handful of items account for most of them.

Its most common failure is suspension, which makes up 31.6% of the Ford Sierra's failures, followed by suspension, brakes, lamps & electrical, exhaust & emissions. Each item below links to the part that resolves it. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying, and have safety-critical work done by a competent mechanic.

Other models

Ford Fiesta MOT failures22.8% failure rateFord Focus MOT failures21.7% failure rateFord Transit MOT failures28.0% failure rateVauxhall Corsa MOT failures24.9% failure rate

Sources: DVSA MOT History API: MOT test results and defect data ยท DVSA MOT testing data for Great Britain