1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire 1.8L Petrol · J179 MDX
1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1992. Recorded mileage 4,463 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD SIERRA SAPPHIRE
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22/06/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 1769cc
J179 MDX Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2012
- 4,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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J179 MDX Mileage History
- 07/09/200653,103 mi
- 08/09/200653,107 mi+4 mi
- 05/09/200761,320 mi+8,213 mi
- 06/09/200761,328 mi+8 mi
- 19/08/200869,034 mi+7,706 mi
- 21/08/200869,035 mi+1 mi
- 01/09/200976,499 mi+7,464 mi
- 01/09/200976,500 mi+1 mi
- 08/09/201084,323 mi+7,823 mi
- 09/09/201084,324 mi+1 mi
- 01/09/201195,261 mi+10,937 mi
- 06/09/20124,462 mi-90,799 mi
- 07/09/20124,463 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly -8,104 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
J179 MDX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire (J179 MDX) between September 2006 and September 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.