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H109 SFS

1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,364 mi
Last recorded49,364 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire48,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH109 SFS
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 49,364 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 49,122 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 48,943 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 48,943 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 48,211 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 48,237 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 48,183 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 48,074 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight surface corrosion front to rear floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 48,074 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both front (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight surface corrosion front to rear floor (6.1.B.2)

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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H109 SFS is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 48,349 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 H109 SFS, 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 35 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 H109 SFS registered?

H109 SFS is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 18 April 1991.

Is H109 SFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H109 SFS shows 9 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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