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Ford Sierra

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,993 cc

F3 COSMOT history

F3 COS is a black petrol Ford Sierra first used on 13 May 1992. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 5,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
5,267 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 COS
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
13 May 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 COS was last recorded at 5,267 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jun 2009: 1,316 miles, lower than 98,601 miles on 22 Mar 2008.

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
5,159 miles · 31 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 5,267 miles
  • 2023 – 5,159 miles
  • 2021 – 5,133 miles
  • 2017 – 5,025 miles
  • 2013 – 4,337 miles
  • 2011 – 3,525 miles
  • 2010 – 2,764 miles
  • 2009 – 1,316 miles
  • 2008 – 98,601 miles
  • 2006 – 98,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass5,267 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

12 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass5,267 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    5,267 miles
    Test number
    239231729130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass5,159 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    5,159 miles
    Test number
    270050740762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass5,133 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    5,133 miles
    Test number
    224564709304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass5,025 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    5,025 miles
    Test number
    822883594735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass4,337 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    4,337 miles
    Test number
    586423903147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass3,525 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    3,525 miles
    Test number
    958627181278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass2,764 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    2,764 miles
    Test number
    224735330450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass1,316 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    1,316 miles
    Test number
    411201669174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteAll brake hose ferrules slightly deteriorating
  9. Fail1,316 miles (-97,285)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,316 miles
    Test number
    354261469176
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteAll brake hose ferrules slightly deteriorating
  10. Pass98,601 miles (+438)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    98,601 miles
    Test number
    123102688041
    • NoteAdvise slight corrosion to offside rear flexible brake hose furrel
  11. Pass98,163 miles (+238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    98,163 miles
    Test number
    401001046202
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Fail97,925 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,925 miles
    Test number
    331160736136
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteDampness around power steering resvoir

Questions about F3 COS

Does F3 COS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 COS is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 COS?
The MOT on F3 COS is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 COS done?
F3 COS was recorded at 5,267 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026.
Has F3 COS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 COS has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2009.
Has the mileage on F3 COS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on F3 COS find?
F3 COS passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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