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B245 EOK

1985 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

17,278 mi
Last recorded17,278 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB245 EOK
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 17,278 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 17,183 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 17,118 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 17,032 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 16,920 miles

oil leak on rear of engine

Pass 1 May 2015 16,758 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 16,758 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 16,574 miles

no rear seat belts fitted, excluded from test criteria due to age

Pass 7 May 2013 15,419 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 15,419 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 15,334 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 15,174 miles

engine temp gauge inop

Pass 6 May 2010 14,965 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 14,764 miles

nearside wiper blade split

offside wiper blade split

Pass 7 May 2008 14,505 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 May 2007 13,888 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 13,887 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2006 13,199 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 13,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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B245 EOK is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B245 EOK, 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 B245 EOK registered?

B245 EOK is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 10 May 1985.

Is B245 EOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B245 EOK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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