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Ford Sierra Sapphire

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,993 cc

552 AWDMOT history

552 AWD is a black petrol Ford Sierra Sapphire first used on 28 May 1992. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2024
Mileage
450 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2023
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
552 AWD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Sierra Sapphire
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,993 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
28 May 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

552 AWD was last recorded at 450 miles on 17 Aug 2023, 288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jun 2022: 162 miles, lower than 99,694 miles on 4 Jun 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
162 miles · 3 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 450 miles
  • 2022 – 162 miles
  • 2021 – 99,694 miles
  • 2019 – 99,431 miles
  • 2017 – 98,794 miles
  • 2014 – 98,582 miles
  • 2013 – 98,277 miles
  • 2012 – 98,040 miles
  • 2011 – 97,588 miles
  • 2009 – 96,577 miles
  • 2008 – 96,525 miles
  • 2006 – 94,091 miles
  • 2005 – 92,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass450 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass450 miles (+288)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    450 miles
    Test number
    988606624795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass162 miles (-99,532)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    162 miles
    Test number
    711566845753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,694 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    99,694 miles
    Test number
    657342458321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail99,694 miles (+263)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,694 miles
    Test number
    835573592696
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass99,431 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,431 miles
    Test number
    959883936219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail99,431 miles (+637)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,431 miles
    Test number
    736309730501
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass98,794 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,794 miles
    Test number
    726084335079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,582 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    98,582 miles
    Test number
    655281944220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,277 miles (+237)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    98,277 miles
    Test number
    235007533235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,040 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    98,040 miles
    Test number
    806019952185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    97,588 miles
    Test number
    726256391034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,588 miles (+1,011)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,588 miles
    Test number
    796685191008
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass96,577 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    96,577 miles
    Test number
    142242279278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,525 miles (+2,434)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,525 miles
    Test number
    262022078030
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  15. Pass94,091 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    94,091 miles
    Test number
    273627056415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    92,851 miles
    Test number
    583746575107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,851 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,851 miles
    Test number
    880009565159
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Questions about 552 AWD

What vehicle is registration 552 AWD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 552 AWD on a black petrol Ford Sierra Sapphire first used on 28 May 1992. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 552 AWD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 552 AWD expired on 16 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 552 AWD?
The MOT on 552 AWD expired on 16 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 552 AWD done?
552 AWD was recorded at 450 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2023.
Has 552 AWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 552 AWD has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on 552 AWD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jun 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 552 AWD find?
552 AWD passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.

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