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D505 PWG

1987 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,616 mi
Last recorded58,616 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD505 PWG
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 58,616 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 58,265 miles

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

prop shaft rubber worn

Pass 8 Aug 2023 57,657 miles

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

prop shaft rubber mounting worn

Pass 26 Jul 2022 57,429 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 57,232 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 56,915 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 56,749 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 56,485 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2017 56,030 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 55,354 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,798 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 54,767 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 53,978 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 53,490 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 53,429 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 52,955 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to carry out proper check of brake pipes covererd in underseal front and front to rear

Fail 8 Aug 2012 52,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to carry out proper check of brake pipes covererd in underseal front and front to rear

Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,279 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 51,563 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 50,066 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 49,394 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 48,422 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 46,953 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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D505 PWG is a 1987 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 D505 PWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D505 PWG registered?

D505 PWG is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 14 January 1987.

Is D505 PWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D505 PWG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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