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F20 LRS

1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,488 mi
Last recorded80,488 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire48,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF20 LRS
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 80,488 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 79,361 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules are corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight movement in both front bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 78,667 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 78,655 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 77,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 77,988 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 77,164 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 77,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel pipe leaking pipe on to fuel regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside main beam output seriously reduced

Offside main beam output seriously reduced

Pass 1 Aug 2019 74,915 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 72,100 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 71,216 miles

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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F20 LRS is a 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 48,133 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F20 LRS, 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 36 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F20 LRS is a 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 8 September 1990.

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