MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,632 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
slight imbalance in front brakes
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pipes undersealed
Expanding foam between plastic sill covers & outer sills
Plastic sill covers fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipes undersealed
Expanding foam between plastic sill covers & outer sills
Plastic sill covers fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?
Based on 45,605 MOT tests across 9,774 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D5 RCX is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 D5 RCX, 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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What year was D5 RCX registered?
D5 RCX is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 17 February 1989.
Is D5 RCX safe to buy?
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