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C25 RSC

1991 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,919 mi
Last recorded57,919 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1991 Ford Sierra48,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 RSC
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 57,919 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 57,853 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 57,802 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil level low

Pass 28 Sep 2022 57,259 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 57,002 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 57,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 56,960 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 56,960 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 56,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner tread

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

noisy water pump

outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills

slight corrosion in both rear inner wheel arches

welding undertaken on rear chassis

Pass 26 May 2015 56,615 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 56,594 miles

exhaust system corroded and temp repairs

fuel filter cover corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2011 56,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 55,991 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 54,375 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

unable to check doorsills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear front tyres

Pass 14 Aug 2009 54,375 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

unable to check doorsills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear front tyres

Pass 13 Aug 2008 53,120 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

unable to fully inspect outer door sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2008 53,120 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

unable to fully inspect outer door sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2007 51,991 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

c/o towards upper limits 2.8% limit 3.5%

corrosion all brake hose ferrules

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2006 50,975 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 45,642 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 45,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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C25 RSC is a 1991 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 48,914 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C25 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 35 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C25 RSC is a 1991 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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