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E118 YJO

1988 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,434 mi
Last recorded46,434 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE118 YJO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 46,434 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 46,400 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 42,802 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 38,613 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 38,613 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 34,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 34,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 24,683 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

general corrosion on underside

Pass 16 Nov 2020 11,742 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 11,720 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 96,049 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2018 93,393 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 93,372 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 91,467 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORNN THIN / DETERIORATED ON EDGES OF TREAD

Nearside Rear CHASSIS HOLED / CORRODED NOT IN PRESCIBED AREA

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 May 2017 91,466 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS RAIL IN CENTRE OF WISHBONE (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front TYRE WORNN THIN / DETERIORATED ON EDGES OF TREAD

Nearside Rear CHASSIS HOLED / CORRODED NOT IN PRESCIBED AREA

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 88,443 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 88,411 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,336 miles

off side door mirror damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2015 86,310 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

off side door mirror damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2014 84,150 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,150 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 80,509 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrsion to rear cross mebber n/s not within prescribed area

Fail 5 Mar 2013 80,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrsion to rear cross mebber n/s not within prescribed area

Pass 29 Feb 2012 77,247 miles

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

corrsion to rear cross mebber n/s rear not within prescribed area

Fail 29 Feb 2012 77,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

corrsion to rear cross mebber n/s rear not within prescribed area

Pass 7 Mar 2011 73,888 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

boot floor corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside body below lamp corroded

pop/ knock present from exhaust centre silencer

various brake pipe clips in poor condition

Fail 17 Feb 2011 73,781 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

boot floor corroded

exhaust mounts rusty

o/s body corroded below lamp

slight brake judder

some of the brake pipe clips are in poor condition

washer jets poor condition

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2010 71,766 miles

exhaust mounts perished

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

metal panel across top of bulk head corroded

rear number plate is in poor condition

slight front brake imbalance present

Fail 8 Mar 2010 71,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

exhaust mounts perished

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

metal panel across top of bulk head corroded

rear number plate is in poor condition

slight front brake imbalance present

Pass 19 Feb 2009 67,585 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 67,585 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust hangers perished

o/s mirror taped on

vacuum pipe to air filter broken

Pass 20 Feb 2008 64,556 miles

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

all four tyres old/ perished

front suspension soft

rear axle o/s drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 19 Feb 2008 64,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all four tyres old/ perished

front suspension soft

rear axle o/s drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 19 Feb 2007 62,041 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 61,852 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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E118 YJO is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 E118 YJO, 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.

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E118 YJO is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 26 January 1988.

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