Ford SIERRA - 1993
181.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1993 is 301.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Ford SIERRA, model year 1993.
Sample size: 128 cars, 224 tests and 407 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 128 cars
The 1993 Ford Sierra has a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car from the same year, with 182 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 39% better than the average of 300 defects. Notably, the model excels in critical areas such as brakes and steering, showing a 64% improvement over the average, along with better visibility and body condition. While mileage-related trends indicate higher defect rates at lower mileages, the Sierra performs remarkably well in its older categories, particularly in the 124,000+ miles segment. Overall, the Sierra stands out positively in several key categories, making it a reliable choice for its age.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 128 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 63.0% better
42.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 116.0 / 100 tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 65.4% better
10.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 30.9 / 100 tests
- Excessive radial movement between the top of the steering column and the shaft indicating an excessively worn top bearing
- 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
- Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
Visibility
▲ 38.2% better
15.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 24.6 / 100 tests
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- A bonnet: which cannot be safely secured in the closed position
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 12.2% better
62.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 71.2 / 100 tests
- A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
- Headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
- A battery insecure: but not likely to fall from carrier
- Lamp not securely attached
- Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 38.4% better
117.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 189.9 / 100 tests
- 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
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 54.9% better
36.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 81.1 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
- Body, cab or chassis: excessively corroded at mounting points
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Equipment
▲ 72.2% better
6.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.7 / 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
- Audible warning:
- A seat belt:
- A statutory seat belt missing
- 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
Other
▼ 10.6% worse
72.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.4 / 100 tests
- Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
- Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
- Emissions levels exceed default limits
- Emissions test unable to be completed
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* 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: 35
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 23
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 22
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 19
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 13
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 11
A battery insecure: but not likely to fall from carrier
MINOR
Occurrences: 11
Serious faults (Top 10)
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Emissions test unable to be completed
FAIL
Occurrences: 4