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Ford SIERRA - 1992

151.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1992 is 300.1 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Ford SIERRA, model year 1992. Sample size: 424 cars, 745 tests and 1,129 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 424 cars

The 1992 Ford Sierra has an overall defect rate of 152 defects per 100 vehicles, which is significantly better than the average of 297 defects per 100 for cars of the same year, representing a 49% improvement. Notably, the Sierra excels in several categories, including brakes and steering, where it shows a remarkable decrease in defects compared to the average, with reported rates of 58% and 12% respectively. Mileage trends indicate higher defects in the lower mileage brackets, particularly in the 0–31,000 miles category, but overall, this model demonstrates strong reliability, especially in safety-related areas.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 424 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 50.7% better
58.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 118.3 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
  • Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
  • Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
Steering
▲ 62.1% better
11.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.1 / 100 tests
  • Excessive radial movement between the top of the steering column and the shaft indicating an excessively worn top bearing
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
  • Steering linkage retaining or locking device missing or ineffective
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
Visibility
▲ 48.2% better
12.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 24.9 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Obligatory mirror or device: slightly damaged or loose
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 57.5% better
28.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 67.6 / 100 tests
  • A lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp
  • Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
  • Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 42.8% better
112.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 196.2 / 100 tests
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
Body/Structure
▲ 58.6% better
33.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 79.7 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
  • Body, cab or chassis: excessively corroded at mounting points
Equipment
▲ 65.5% better
7.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.3 / 100 tests
  • is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
  • Seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type
  • is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
  • Audible warning:
  • Audible warning:
Other
▲ 36.8% better
39.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 62.0 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
  • Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
  • Emissions test unable to be completed
  • Emissions levels exceed default limits
  • Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 518 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 85
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 78
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 65
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 62
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 56
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 46
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 36
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 34
Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 33
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 30

Serious faults (Top 10)

Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 6