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D513 UMR

1987 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,442 mi
Last recorded84,442 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD513 UMR
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 84,442 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 84,011 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 83,016 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

wipers smeary

Pass 8 Apr 2021 82,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 82,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working jets and inline valve blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 82,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 82,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 82,095 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 81,991 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 81,778 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 81,778 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 81,526 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 81,071 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 80,763 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,763 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 80,184 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 80,118 miles

both inner sills rusty but not holed

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight wear in steering rack

unable to check outer sills because of covers

Fail 31 Mar 2010 80,118 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both inner sills rusty but not holed

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight wear in steering rack

unable to check outer sills because of covers

Pass 9 Apr 2009 79,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front floor corroded, but not anything structual.

Fail 3 Apr 2009 79,408 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front floor corroded, but not anything structual.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 77,949 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 77,948 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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D513 UMR is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 D513 UMR, 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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D513 UMR is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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