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D2 WDC

1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,907 mi
Last recorded57,907 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire51,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 WDC
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 57,907 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 57,573 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 57,060 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 56,709 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 55,735 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2021 54,641 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 52,606 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 51,721 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 50,206 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 47,489 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,413 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 47,385 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,057 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle presented with both front and rear numberplates zip-clipped over top of show registration plates permanently attached to vehicle

Fail 8 Sep 2011 43,014 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle presented with both front and rear numberplates zip-clipped over top of show registration plates permanently attached to vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2010 38,873 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 38,873 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 35,280 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 35,200 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,848 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 30,848 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 24,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 19,732 miles

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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D2 WDC is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D2 WDC, 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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D2 WDC is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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