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E120 WEX

1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Maroon Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,895 mi
Last recorded78,895 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire49,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE120 WEX
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 78,895 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2026 78,895 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Dim (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 78,888 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 78,888 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 78,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 78,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 78,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 78,856 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 78,856 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2020 78,496 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 77,136 miles

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 77,136 miles

Statutory seat belt missing all 3 rear (5.1.1)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

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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E120 WEX is a 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Maroon with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 49,504 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 E120 WEX, 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 39 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 E120 WEX registered?

E120 WEX is a 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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