RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Ford Sierra Sapphire reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,063 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,063 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 93% of Ford Sierra Sapphire cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and tyres.
93%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 98% of peers
+32.2 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
1,063 tests · fleet 61%
93%
Where the Sierra Sapphire fails
Suspension99
Brakes99
Body & structure99
Steering100
Tyres100
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on steering, tyres, suspension.
Share of 13 years and older Ford Sierra Sapphire MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Ford Sierra Sapphire reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Ford Sierra Sapphire holds up well for its age: 93% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 98% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Ford Sierra Sapphire?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Ford Sierra Sapphire in 2024: 13 years and older, 93%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Ford Sierra Sapphire MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Ford Sierra Sapphire versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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