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D252 LRL

1987 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,769 mi
Last recorded31,769 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD252 LRL
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 31,769 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 31,764 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2023 31,747 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 31,681 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 31,681 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 31,652 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 31,196 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 31,194 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,173 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 30,630 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 30,199 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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D252 LRL is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D252 LRL, 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 D252 LRL registered?

D252 LRL is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 18 February 1987.

Is D252 LRL safe to buy?

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