MOT History from tests of petrol FORD SIERRAs year 1987

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Pass percent:72.65%

(The average a petrol FORD SIERRA year 1987 passes without issue)

Based on:10,380 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	437
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	292
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	264
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	235
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	227
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	216
Registration plate lamp issues	209
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	199
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	194
Brake pipe excessively corroded	192
Registration plate issues	147
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	116
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	111
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	111
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	106
Rear brake binding	104
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	93
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	91
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	81
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	80
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	78
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	77
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	74
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	73
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	72
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	65
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	64
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	63
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	62
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	62
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	59
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	55
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	54
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	51
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	50
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	50
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	49
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	49
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	46
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	44
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	44
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	39
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	38
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	37
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	36
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	32
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	31
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	29
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	27
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	26
Windscreen has damage	25
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	24
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	24
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	24
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	23
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	23
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	23
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	22
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	22
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	22
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	22
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	22
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	21
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	21
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	21
Rear brake application uneven	21
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	20
Front brake application uneven	20
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	20
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	20
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	20
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	19
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	19
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	19
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	19
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	19
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	19
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	18
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	18
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	18
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	17
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	17
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	16
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	16
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	16
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	16
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	16
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	16
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	15
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	15
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	15
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	15
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	15
Windscreen washer not working	14
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	14
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	14
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	13
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	13
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	13
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	13
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	12
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	12
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	12
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	12
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	12
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	12
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	12
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	11
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	11
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	11
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	11
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	11
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	11
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	10
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	10
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	10
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	10
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	9
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	9
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	9
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	9
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD SIERRAs year 1987

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