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D251 MKM

1987 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,181 mi
Last recorded81,181 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD251 MKM
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 81,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 81,078 miles

Handbrake only just meet requirements Offside poor

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Washers poor

Pass 7 Aug 2024 80,876 miles

Handbrake effort only just meet requirement

Offside handbrake effort weak

Pass 15 Aug 2023 80,604 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 80,389 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 80,211 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 80,162 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 80,023 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 79,694 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 79,467 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 79,158 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 79,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 78,817 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 78,484 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 77,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 77,545 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2012 76,838 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system grounded/scuffed

underside of vehicle starting to rust

Fail 31 Jul 2012 76,808 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system grounded/scuffed

underside of vehicle starting to rust

Pass 2 Aug 2011 76,356 miles

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

both inner sills to floor pan staring to corrode

propshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 2 Aug 2011 76,351 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both inner sills to floor pan staring to corrode

propshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2010 76,200 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 76,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

slight free play in steering

Pass 1 Aug 2009 75,950 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 74,648 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 73,790 miles

few splits in offside rear tyre but not excessive

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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D251 MKM is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D251 MKM, 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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What year was D251 MKM registered?

D251 MKM is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 23 January 1987.

Is D251 MKM safe to buy?

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