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A1 YBT

1985 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,291 mi
Last recorded77,291 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 YBT
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2025 77,291 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 77,237 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 76,477 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 75,831 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 75,286 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 95,009 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 84,138 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 81,330 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 81,189 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 79,973 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 79,866 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 74,513 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 69,571 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

corrosion to both lip sills

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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A1 YBT is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,534 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 A1 YBT, 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 41 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 A1 YBT registered?

A1 YBT is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 21 February 1985.

Is A1 YBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 YBT shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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