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E20 OSY

1988 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,401 mi
Last recorded28,401 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 OSY
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 28,401 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 27,593 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 27,507 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 26,431 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 25,542 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Slight oil leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 24,875 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 24,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2016 24,027 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 22,167 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 160,158 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 160,158 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 32,139 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 32,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 30,956 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

car has been heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Dec 2006 30,907 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2005 29,745 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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E20 OSY is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E20 OSY, 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 E20 OSY registered?

E20 OSY is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 24 May 1988.

Is E20 OSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E20 OSY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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