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D20 OOE

1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

22,305 mi
Last recorded22,305 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire51,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD20 OOE
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 22,305 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 22,241 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 20,126 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 119,476 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 119,333 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 118,931 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 117,643 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 117,643 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2013 17,575 miles

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

main fuel corroded

Fail 29 May 2013 17,571 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 16,416 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 14,122 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 16 Aug 2010 14,120 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 3 Aug 2009 11,053 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 11,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 8,542 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 3,140 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 3,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 96,802 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 96,800 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?

Based on 45,605 MOT tests across 9,774 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
1,818
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
9,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,789
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,388
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,568
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D20 OOE is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 51,009 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 Sapphire fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D20 OOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra Sapphire typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D20 OOE registered?

D20 OOE is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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