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B258 BVW

1985 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

30,467 mi
Last recorded30,467 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB258 BVW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 30,467 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 30,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,331 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 23,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

corroding on nearside rear near supension

corroding under offside rear wheel arch

offside rear wheel arch corroding

wear in lower steering column bush

welding repairs to offside rear near suspension

Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,525 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 21,522 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering column lower bush worn

Fail 2 Feb 2006 20,443 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

bumper insecure

chip in windscreen

nearside rear seat belt lazy

rear road springs weak

slight play in column

wipers poor

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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B258 BVW is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 B258 BVW, 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 B258 BVW registered?

B258 BVW is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 January 1985.

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