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500 RSC

1987 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,975 mi
Last recorded61,975 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 RSC
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 61,975 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 61,969 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 61,962 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 61,949 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 61,949 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 61,942 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 61,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 61,935 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 61,928 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 61,921 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 61,915 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 61,908 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2015 61,888 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2015 61,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?

Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
1,731
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
50,859
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,833
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,426
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,585
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,976
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500 RSC is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1987 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 53,720 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Sierra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 24,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 500 RSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 500 RSC?

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What year was 500 RSC registered?

500 RSC is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is 500 RSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 RSC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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