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B150 UWY

1985 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,956 mi
Last recorded35,956 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2007
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB150 UWY
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,956 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 35,955 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all of rear suspention components corroded.

bottom column bush has slight movement.

oil and water leaks.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,336 miles

alternator belts worn,rough running,off side rear outer cv boot split.

oil leak

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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B150 UWY is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B150 UWY, 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.

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What year was B150 UWY registered?

B150 UWY is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 2 January 1985.

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