Ford Sierra Sapphire
Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,993 cc
L38 MTWMOT history
L38 MTW is a red petrol Ford Sierra Sapphire first used on 8 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 64,034 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 May 2027
- Mileage
- 64,034 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 608 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L38 MTW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Sierra Sapphire
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 8 Sept 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L38 MTW was last recorded at 64,034 miles on 22 May 2026, 789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 63,245 miles · 20 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 789 miles
- Average per year
- 608 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 64,034 miles
- 2025 – 63,245 miles
- 2024 – 62,668 miles
- 2023 – 62,454 miles
- 2022 – 61,873 miles
- 2021 – 61,233 miles
- 2019 – 60,700 miles
- 2018 – 60,221 miles
- 2016 – 59,429 miles
- 2015 – 59,390 miles
- 2013 – 58,295 miles
- 2012 – 57,295 miles
- 2008 – 56,123 miles
- 2007 – 54,317 miles
- 2006 – 51,962 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
17 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass64,034 miles (+789)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2027
- Odometer
- 64,034 miles
- Test number
- 719954543845
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,245 miles (+577)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2026
- Odometer
- 63,245 miles
- Test number
- 136026473275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,668 miles (+214)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2025
- Odometer
- 62,668 miles
- Test number
- 596628280297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,454 miles (+581)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2024
- Odometer
- 62,454 miles
- Test number
- 984269961011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,873 miles (+640)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2023
- Odometer
- 61,873 miles
- Test number
- 946490183431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,233 miles (+533)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 61,233 miles
- Test number
- 850443116732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,700 miles (+479)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 60,700 miles
- Test number
- 829164203564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,221 miles (+792)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 60,221 miles
- Test number
- 225805917809
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,429 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 59,429 miles
- Test number
- 454919452467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,390 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 59,390 miles
- Test number
- 155790505168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,353 miles (+1,058)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,353 miles
- Test number
- 905504895092
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass58,295 miles (+1,000)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 58,295 miles
- Test number
- 879267423293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,295 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 57,295 miles
- Test number
- 529840802242
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteInner drive shaft gaiters insecure
Fail57,295 miles (+1,172)12 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,295 miles
- Test number
- 375078182119
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteInner drive shaft gaiters insecure
Pass56,123 miles (+1,806)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 56,123 miles
- Test number
- 832861218230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,317 miles (+2,355)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 54,317 miles
- Test number
- 490631127285
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass51,962 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 51,962 miles
- Test number
- 330025096127
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Questions about L38 MTW
- Does L38 MTW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L38 MTW is valid until 21 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L38 MTW?
- The MOT on L38 MTW is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L38 MTW done?
- L38 MTW was recorded at 64,034 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 608 miles a year.
- Has L38 MTW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L38 MTW has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2015.
- Has the mileage on L38 MTW 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 L38 MTW find?
- L38 MTW passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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