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D21 ERA

1991 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

128,849 mi
Last recorded128,849 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Ford Sierra48,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 ERA
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 128,849 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 125,247 miles

Minor oil leak from engine

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 14 Oct 2023 122,303 miles

Minor oil leak from engine

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 10 Nov 2022 118,773 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

minor oil leak from engine

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 3 Dec 2021 115,740 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 6 Nov 2020 110,514 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

minor oil leak from engine

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 28 Oct 2019 104,160 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 93,460 miles

slight corrosion to underside.

Pass 30 Oct 2017 81,403 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 78,145 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 78,098 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 76,327 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 76,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 73,469 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 70,883 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 68,158 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 64,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 60,695 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,715 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 53,395 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 48,040 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 43,228 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 37,667 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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D21 ERA is a 1991 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 D21 ERA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D21 ERA registered?

D21 ERA is a 1991 Ford Sierra, first registered on 4 January 1991.

Is D21 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D21 ERA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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