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Ford Sierra

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,993 cc

C8 SWOMOT history

C8 SWO is a black petrol Ford Sierra first used on 1 Apr 1992. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 72,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
72,792 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 SWO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Sierra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,993 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Apr 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 SWO was last recorded at 72,792 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,741 miles · 29 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,792 miles
  • 2023 – 72,741 miles
  • 2020 – 72,533 miles
  • 2018 – 72,492 miles
  • 2017 – 72,366 miles
  • 2016 – 72,284 miles
  • 2015 – 72,081 miles
  • 2014 – 71,765 miles
  • 2010 – 71,079 miles
  • 2008 – 70,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,792 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 17 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,792 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    72,792 miles
    Test number
    422793769694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,741 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    72,741 miles
    Test number
    182655528545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,533 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    72,533 miles
    Test number
    783598772633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail72,516 miles (+24)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,516 miles
    Test number
    149281098640
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
  5. Pass72,492 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,492 miles
    Test number
    337289795326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,366 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,366 miles
    Test number
    583462782290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,284 miles (+203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,284 miles
    Test number
    470826630578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
  8. Pass72,081 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,081 miles
    Test number
    876756235108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,765 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,765 miles
    Test number
    439048104117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,079 miles (+152)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,079 miles
    Test number
    630599310145
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracked
    • NoteSill covers fitted
  11. Pass70,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    70,927 miles
    Test number
    330256618163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,927 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,927 miles
    Test number
    984308408158
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about C8 SWO

Does C8 SWO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 SWO expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 SWO?
The MOT on C8 SWO expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 SWO done?
C8 SWO was recorded at 72,792 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 108 miles a year.
Has C8 SWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 SWO has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on C8 SWO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C8 SWO find?
C8 SWO passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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