1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire 2.0L Petrol · A6 COS
1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire (2.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 16,691 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD SIERRA SAPPHIRE
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A6 COS Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 16,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A6 COS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire (A6 COS) between December 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (25 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Battery insecure (1.9.1)”; “Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”.
A6 COS Mileage History
- 02/12/200571,943 mi
- 13/12/200672,637 mi+694 mi
- 11/12/200773,728 mi+1,091 mi
- 11/12/200773,728 mi
- 11/11/200880,996 mi+7,268 mi
- 11/11/200880,996 mi
- 14/06/201083,662 mi+2,666 mi
- 15/06/201083,662 mi
- 14/04/201191,258 mi+7,596 mi
- 14/04/201191,258 mi
- 10/04/201298,204 mi+6,946 mi
- 10/04/201298,204 mi
- 09/04/20134,779 mi-93,425 mi
- 09/04/20134,779 mi
- 15/05/20148,282 mi+3,503 mi
- 16/05/20148,283 mi+1 mi
- 29/05/20159,306 mi+1,023 mi
- 16/04/201910,997 mi+1,691 mi
- 30/03/202111,833 mi+836 mi
- 07/06/202212,086 mi+253 mi
- 08/01/202516,553 mi+4,467 mi
- 02/04/202616,691 mi+138 mi
Average of roughly -2,718 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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