MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,401 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/side front inner wing repaired and covered with filler and unable to fully assess
o/s and n/s wings to slam panel repaired but painted over and unable to fully assess
o/s/front bumper mount corroded
unable to assess outer sills due to body styling kit fitted
unable to fully assess underside of vehicle due to heavy application of underseal
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/side front inner wing repaired and covered with filler and unable to fully assess
o/s and n/s wings to slam panel repaired but painted over and unable to fully assess
o/s/front bumper mount corroded
unable to assess outer sills due to body styling kit fitted
unable to fully assess underside of vehicle due to heavy application of underseal
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front slam panel corroded
o/s/r wheel damaged and repaired
outer sills covered by body kit
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A85 YJB is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1983 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 48,186 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 A85 YJB, 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 43 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A85 YJB registered?
A85 YJB is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 4 October 1983.
Is A85 YJB safe to buy?
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