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A254 BCN

1984 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,306 mi
Last recorded1,306 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Sierra45,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA254 BCN
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 1,306 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 750 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 503 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 11 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 12,653 miles

Near side front track rod end gaitor deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 12,436 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 12,436 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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A254 BCN is a 1984 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A254 BCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A254 BCN registered?

A254 BCN is a 1984 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A254 BCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A254 BCN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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