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A51 ERA

1987 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,503 mi
Last recorded43,503 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA51 ERA
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 43,503 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 43,461 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 42,766 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 42,766 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort unable to test binding (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort unable to test binding (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2016 42,733 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 42,721 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 42,616 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 42,370 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 40,690 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 40,202 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 38,853 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 37,711 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 35,102 miles

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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A51 ERA is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1987 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 53,720 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 A51 ERA, 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 39 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 A51 ERA registered?

A51 ERA is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is A51 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A51 ERA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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