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C5 YRS

1987 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,707 mi
Last recorded66,707 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 YRS
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 66,707 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 65,192 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 64,207 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 63,005 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 61,663 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 59,973 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 58,864 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 57,341 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 55,489 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 53,516 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 52,875 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 51,206 miles

osf inner track rod slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2012 50,880 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,697 miles

Damage to exhaust.

Pass 27 May 2010 49,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Screen washers part blocked.

Trim missing O/S/F O/S/F,O/S/R,N/S/R brakes binding slightly Slight movement in lower column bush/bearing

Pass 22 May 2009 48,611 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 48,607 miles

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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C5 YRS is a 1987 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 C5 YRS, 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

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What year was C5 YRS registered?

C5 YRS is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 15 May 1987.

Is C5 YRS safe to buy?

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