Ford Sierra statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 2,231 −0.6% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 9,873 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 88.3% Cars of the same ages 61.0%
• Rank by number licensed No. 542 of 1,149 models we cover
• Licensed in 1994 1,052,332 when this data begins
• Average annual mileage 782 miles a year

How many Ford Sierras are left in Great Britain?

There were 2,231 Ford Sierras licensed in Great Britain at the end of June 2026, and a further 9,873 declared off the road (SORN). That is 99.8% fewer than the 1,052,332 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.

Ford Sierra versions

7 versions of the Ford Sierra have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.

Is the Ford Sierra reliable?

On the only measure that covers every car in the country, the MOT, the Ford Sierra does clearly better than other cars of the same age: 88.3% passed first time in 2025, against 61.0% for cars of the same ages.

• First-time MOT pass rate 88.3% cars of the same ages 61.0%
• Tests finding a dangerous defect 1.7%all cars 7.3%, so fewer than usual
• Most common reason for failing Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment on 40.9% of failed tests
• Average annual mileage 782 miles all cars 6,727 miles

MOT results measure the condition of cars on the road, tested to the same standard everywhere, which is why we use them. They do not capture breakdowns, warranty claims or the cost of putting a fault right. The figures behind this are below, and every model is ranked on the same basis in most reliable cars.

Ford Sierra MOT reliability

In 2025, 88.3% of Ford Sierra MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Ford Sierras tested pass 61.0% of the time, so the Ford Sierra does better than average for its age, by 27.3 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 86.8%.

Ford Sierra MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Ford Sierra fails its MOT, appearing on 40.9% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 1.7% of Ford Sierra tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Ford Sierra MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Ford Sierra failed its MOT in 2025 was “Non catalyst emissions carbon monoxide content excessive”, on 11.9% of 303 failed tests. 23.1% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Engine oil leak, but not excessive”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Ford Sierra engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 1,792 Ford Sierras licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 52.6% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 17.0% have an engine of 2,701cc to 2,800cc. The share with an engine of 1,701cc to 1,800cc has fallen from 23.1% in 2014 to 11.3%.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Ford Sierra safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Ford Sierra in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Ford Sierra. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

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