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IIG 2971

1993 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

15,957 mi
Last recorded15,957 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 2971
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 15,957 miles

Steering column bushes slightly worn

fuel pipe at rear corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2025 15,949 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering column bushes slightly worn

fuel pipe at rear corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 15,266 miles

Bumper O/S/F loose

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 15,259 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Bumper O/S/F loose

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 14,563 miles

Corrosion to underside (rear inner sills)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 13,529 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 11,581 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 8,505 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 5,186 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 4,396 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 4,364 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 864 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

suspect electric cooling fans not cutting in

Pass 7 Apr 2015 98,956 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 97,751 miles

corrosion appearing to underside

Fail 26 Mar 2014 97,741 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion appearing to underside

Pass 8 Mar 2013 96,383 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 93,836 miles

Exhaust system starting to corrode

Slight earth fault on rear lights

Pass 21 Mar 2011 88,903 miles

both front brake hoses ends getting rusty

front springs rusty

n/s inner and outer sill getting rusty

o/s inner sill getting rusty

rear springs getting rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2010 86,543 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 85,849 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

sill panels weak

Pass 5 Mar 2008 85,401 miles

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

sill panels very weak

Pass 28 Feb 2007 84,653 miles

see VT30

Fail 28 Feb 2007 84,653 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

sill panels weak

Pass 3 Mar 2006 83,486 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

sill panels weak

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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IIG 2971 is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1993 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 51,864 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 IIG 2971, 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 33 years old, this Ford Sierra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IIG 2971 registered?

IIG 2971 is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 19 January 1993.

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