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J103 ROX

1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,830 mi
Last recorded79,830 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2006
Typical for 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire50,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ103 ROX
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2006 79,830 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake flexi hose starting to crack

offside rear centre of chassis slight corrosion

offside rear chassis corroded

water leak from radiator

Fail 30 Jan 2006 79,564 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake flexi starting to crack

offside rear centre chassis slight

offside rear chassis chassis corroded

water leak from radiator

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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J103 ROX is a 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 50,392 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J103 ROX, 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 34 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 J103 ROX registered?

J103 ROX is a 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 16 March 1992.

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