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F21 ERA

1992 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,697 mi
Last recorded7,697 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Ford Sierra48,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 ERA
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 7,697 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 6,018 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2016 5,717 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

very slight corrosion in brake ferrules

very slight corrosion in fuel pipes

very slight corrosion in rear and centre brake pipes

very slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Dec 2015 4,323 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 99,475 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 97,564 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 95,311 miles

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 8 May 2012 95,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 95,284 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 94,590 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the corner of the tread

offside headlamp lens damaged

Pass 7 May 2010 94,123 miles

slight pulse noted @ o/side front on rbt

temporary fuel cap fitted - sealing type

Fail 6 May 2010 94,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight pulse noted @ o/side front on rbt

temporary fuel cap fitted - sealing type

Pass 7 May 2009 93,586 miles

front brake pads starting to wear

offside front flexi brake hose starting to perish

Pass 20 May 2008 93,120 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn

front windscreen wiper blades worn

offside headlamp glass damaged but not affecting beam pattern

Fail 20 May 2008 93,120 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake pads worn

front windscreen wiper blades worn

offside headlamp glass damaged but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 25 May 2007 92,429 miles

front brake pads starting to wear

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2006 92,035 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 92,035 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

nearside front wheel bearing has play

nearside rear wheel bearing has play

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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F21 ERA is a 1992 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1992 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 48,936 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 F21 ERA, 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 34 years old, this Ford Sierra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F21 ERA registered?

F21 ERA is a 1992 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is F21 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F21 ERA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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