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E120 TBS

1990 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,077 mi
Last recorded53,077 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE120 TBS
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 53,077 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 52,806 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 52,447 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 50,049 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 50,049 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 48,198 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 46,312 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 45,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 45,239 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 41,967 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 37,232 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 37,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 35,183 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

lower colum bush worn

n/s/r inner drive shaft boot perrished

Pass 16 Dec 2011 35,161 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

lower colum bush play

n/s/r outer door handle broke

Pass 20 Aug 2010 30,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust rubbers perrished

n/s/f/ indicater lens missing

n/s/r exhaust clamp insecure but exhaust ok

Fail 20 Aug 2010 30,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust rubbers perrished

n/s/f/ indicater lens missing

n/s/r exhaust clamp insecure but exhaust ok

Pass 14 Jul 2009 27,987 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 24,112 miles

Propshaft component defective

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r calaper damp

Fail 28 Jul 2008 24,112 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r calaper damp

Fail 2 Jul 2008 23,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 19,917 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 17,036 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?

Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
1,731
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
50,859
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,833
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,426
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,585
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,976
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E120 TBS is a 1990 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1990 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 49,918 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Sierra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 24,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E120 TBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E120 TBS is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 6 September 1990.

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