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CDZ 2081

1991 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,588 mi
Last recorded31,588 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Ford Sierra48,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDZ 2081
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 31,588 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 31,337 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 31,269 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 31,011 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 30,912 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 30,857 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 30,476 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 29,858 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 29,409 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2016 27,971 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 26,741 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 19,646 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 15,768 miles

cover sills fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2012 14,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both inner sills, quite corroded

cover sills fitted

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 13,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both inner sills slightly corroded

cover sills fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2010 10,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 9,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2009 9,184 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 3 May 2008 5,093 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 4,547 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 4,087 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 4,075 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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CDZ 2081 is a 1991 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CDZ 2081, 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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What year was CDZ 2081 registered?

CDZ 2081 is a 1991 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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