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D58 COS

1988 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

100,641 mi
Last recorded100,641 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD58 COS
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 100,641 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 99,294 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 98,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 97,420 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 96,493 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 95,791 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 94,804 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 93,146 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 92,206 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 90,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2013 88,279 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 85,972 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 92,710 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 92,710 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 80,913 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 76,830 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 76,817 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

split in n/s rear tyre inner wall

split in o/s front tyre inner wall

Pass 18 Apr 2008 71,908 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 69,222 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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D58 COS is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1988 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,526 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 D58 COS, 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 38 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 D58 COS registered?

D58 COS is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is D58 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D58 COS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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