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C20 CSY

1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,531 mi
Last recorded50,531 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire48,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 CSY
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2025 50,531 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 50,429 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 50,209 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 46,999 miles

Underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Jul 2016 45,801 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 44,608 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 44,602 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 43,565 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 42,063 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 40,390 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 37,125 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 33,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 29,847 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 27,186 miles

tyres worn on edges

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?

Based on 45,605 MOT tests across 9,774 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
1,818
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
9,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,789
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,388
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,568
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C20 CSY is a 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 48,133 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Sierra Sapphire fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C20 CSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra Sapphire typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C20 CSY registered?

C20 CSY is a 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is C20 CSY safe to buy?

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