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CPO 7E

1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,954 mi
Last recorded25,954 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire50,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPO 7E
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 25,954 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 25,952 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 25,603 miles

n/sr outer bush weak f/brake flexes o/s btm b/joint slight play f/sills weak

Pass 26 Mar 2021 25,102 miles

brake flexes deteriorating n/sr outer bush weak oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2020 24,471 miles

coil springs corroding f/floors weak oil leak o/sf lower b/joint rubber deteriorating

Fail 10 Feb 2020 24,471 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Jan 2019 23,054 miles

coil springs corroding oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2018 21,486 miles

coil springs corroding fuel lines corroding oil leak n/s r chassis scabby

Fail 24 Jan 2018 21,486 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil springs corroding fuel lines corroding oil leak n/s r chassis scabby

Pass 2 Feb 2017 20,479 miles

oil leak coil springs corroding n/s r/chassis leg scabby exhaust stud missing fuel lines oxidising

Fail 31 Jan 2017 20,479 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak coil springs corroding n/s r/chassis leg scabby exhaust stud missing fuel lines oxidising

Pass 8 Feb 2016 18,510 miles

slight movement in o/s lower ball joint

Pass 5 Feb 2015 16,573 miles

front tyres wearing

Fail 5 Feb 2015 16,573 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing

Pass 27 Jan 2014 14,809 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 12,203 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 12,203 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2012 9,252 miles

small pin hole n/s bottom ball joint dust cover

Pass 1 Feb 2011 6,493 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 6,493 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 4,057 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 1,712 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 99,031 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 99,031 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 94,815 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 90,567 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 90,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

fuel pipes damaged rear floor damaged offside inner cv boot leaking

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?

Based on 45,605 MOT tests across 9,774 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
1,818
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
9,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,789
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,388
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,568
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CPO 7E is a 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 50,392 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Sierra Sapphire fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CPO 7E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra Sapphire typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CPO 7E registered?

CPO 7E is a 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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