Ford Sierra
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 2,817 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
87%
Total Tests
2,817
Best Year
1990 (88%)
Years Covered
4
About the Ford Sierra
The Ford Sierra has been tested 2,817 times in 2026 MOT data across 4 model years (1990 to 1993), with an average pass rate of 87%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1990 model is the most reliable with a 88% pass rate from 903 tests. The 1992 model has the lowest at 84%. With just a 4 point spread, the Sierra is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Reliability Trend
The FORD SIERRA has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 49,816 miles, while the newest (1993) averages 62,299 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Ford Sierra by Year
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