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C57 MAW

1986 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,767 mi
Last recorded41,767 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Sierra57,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC57 MAW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 41,767 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 41,628 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 41,029 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 40,688 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 40,400 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 40,095 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 39,745 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 39,346 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 39,346 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure worn (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 37,150 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 37,025 miles

Lower steering bush has slight play

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track controll (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track controll (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel arches corroded

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 37,022 miles

Fuel hose leaking from fuel tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative and rear (1.4.B.1b)

Lower steering bush has slight play

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track controll (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track controll (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel arches corroded

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,555 miles

Oil leak

nearside front fog lamp damaged

rear wheel arches corroded

slight play in lower steering bush

Fail 16 Apr 2015 36,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear wheels tight to turn by hand

nearside front fog lamp damaged

rear wheel arches corroded

slight play in lower steering bush

Pass 24 Apr 2014 36,188 miles

lense missing from nearside front foglamp

signs of bind from offside rear brake

slight play in steering column lower bush

slight play in track control antiroll bar bushes

Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,830 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,327 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 35,310 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rev lights n/w

Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,803 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 33,302 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 32,957 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 14 May 2009 32,957 miles

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2008 32,400 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 31,472 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2006 30,817 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2006 30,810 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f wing just ok!

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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C57 MAW is a 1986 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1986 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 57,627 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 C57 MAW, 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 40 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C57 MAW is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 2 January 1986.

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