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D5 YBT

1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,963 mi
Last recorded80,963 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire48,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 YBT
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 80,963 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides floor underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 77,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 63,886 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine area ()

front to rear fuel epes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 63,737 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 62,385 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 61,985 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 61,738 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 59,939 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 56,173 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 56,173 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Fail 30 May 2008 54,763 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2008 54,763 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2007 49,426 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 45,680 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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D5 YBT is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 48,349 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 D5 YBT, 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 35 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D5 YBT is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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