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D101 MAT

1987 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,062 mi
Last recorded33,062 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD101 MAT
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 33,062 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 32,834 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 32,600 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 32,077 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 31,350 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 30,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 30,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight seepage

Fail 25 Apr 2019 30,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight seepage

Pass 5 Feb 2018 29,555 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 28,414 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 27,501 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 25,076 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 22,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 21,076 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 19,430 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 17,320 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 14,849 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 14,849 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 12,797 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 12,797 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 10,248 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 10,248 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 9,698 miles

engine oil leaks

nearside front inner wing corroding

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Jan 2006 7,659 miles

Advanced corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2005 7,580 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Advanced corrosion to both front floor pans

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

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

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

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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D101 MAT is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D101 MAT, 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.

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D101 MAT is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 7 January 1987.

Is D101 MAT safe to buy?

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