1985 Ford Sierra 1.8L Petrol · D585 LFX
1985 Ford Sierra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1985. Recorded mileage 86,014 miles. MOT valid until 16/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD SIERRA
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,014 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1798cc
D585 LFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 86,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D585 LFX Mileage History
- 18/01/202385,377 mi
- 08/04/202485,593 mi+216 mi
- 18/04/202485,599 mi+6 mi
- 14/04/202585,956 mi+357 mi
- 01/04/202686,014 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 199 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D585 LFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Ford Sierra (D585 LFX) between January 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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