1988 Ford Sierra 2.0L Petrol · F440 AFX
1988 Ford Sierra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 71,208 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD SIERRA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,208 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F440 AFX Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 71,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F440 AFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Sierra (F440 AFX) between August 2007 and July 2026.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)”.
F440 AFX Mileage History
- 02/08/200783,821 mi
- 22/12/201484,514 mi+693 mi
- 21/02/201584,518 mi+4 mi
- 01/07/2021168,863 mi+84,345 mi
- 07/07/2022169,679 mi+816 mi
- 10/07/2024170,058 mi+379 mi
- 16/06/2025171,027 mi+969 mi
- 08/07/202671,208 mi-99,819 mi
Average of roughly -666 miles per year across 8 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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