MOT Status
Mileage
77,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nail in nearside front tyre on inner edge
play in offside rear wheel †
rear exhaust box joint to centre poor †
rear number plate fadded
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
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D285 YHD is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 D285 YHD, 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 D285 YHD registered?
D285 YHD is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 16 April 1987.
Is D285 YHD safe to buy?
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