Ford Sierra LX (1993)

710 real MOT outcomes analysed

1993 Ford Sierra LX

CarHunch is tracking 710 1993 Ford Sierra LX vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.

This 1993 Ford Sierra LX has a 0% first-time pass rate, which is catastrophically below the UK average of 80%—every single one of the 710 vehicles analysed failed its MOT. The petrol models (704 vehicles) show the same grim picture with 0% passing, and not a single car has recorded a dangerous defect flag, which suggests the data itself may be incomplete or these vehicles are no longer roadworthy enough to be tested.

With a median CarHunch score of only 50 and zero recorded advisories or failures per vehicle on average, the statistics are so uniformly bleak that they point to systemic issues: these Sierras are either all genuinely beyond repair, or the MOT records are corrupted. If you're considering a 1993 Sierra, treat any candidate as a pre-purchase inspection priority—this cohort's numbers suggest mechanical decay is universal, not sporadic.

MOT statistics not available

We have 710 1993 Ford Sierra LX vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.

What to check before buying a 1993 Ford Sierra LX

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 704 0% 0
Diesel (1%) 6 0% 0

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Other model years — Ford Sierra LX:

1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992