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A15 BAV

1984 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,110 mi
Last recorded60,110 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Sierra45,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 BAV
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 60,110 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 59,789 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 58,939 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 58,939 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 58,205 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2013 58,151 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 58,078 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,908 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 57,758 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 57,757 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both reverse lights staying on,

Boyh front bottom ball joints rubber boots split.

Nearside rear wheelbearing has movement.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 55,865 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 55,019 miles

Exhaust system poor condition, borderline leak on rear exhaust box

Fail 14 Nov 2006 53,944 miles

All flexible brake hoses corroded on swaged ends

All tyres perished, border line pass

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 53,944 miles

All flexible brake hoses corroded on swaged ends

All tyres perished, border line pass

Rear exhaust box poor condition

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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A15 BAV is a 1984 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1984 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 45,902 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 A15 BAV, 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 42 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A15 BAV registered?

A15 BAV is a 1984 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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The MOT history for A15 BAV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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