1987 Ford Sierra 2.3L Diesel · E918 GLE
1987 Ford Sierra (2.3L, diesel). First registered 19 Oct 1987. Recorded mileage 60,545 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD SIERRA
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E918 GLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 60,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E918 GLE 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 1987 Ford Sierra (E918 GLE) between February 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 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: Steering (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
E918 GLE Mileage History
- 21/02/202255,536 mi
- 11/07/202256,024 mi+488 mi
- 07/04/202557,326 mi+1,302 mi
- 22/04/202557,326 mi
- 27/04/202660,545 mi+3,219 mi
Average of roughly 1,199 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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