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B4 ORS

1986 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,313 mi
Last recorded43,313 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Sierra57,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 ORS
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 43,313 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 42,991 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 42,991 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2016 42,672 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 42,672 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 42,515 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 42,515 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,307 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 42,206 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 42,085 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 42,075 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 42,065 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 42,065 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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B4 ORS is a 1986 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1986 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 57,627 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 B4 ORS, 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 40 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 B4 ORS registered?

B4 ORS is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 14 August 1986.

Is B4 ORS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 ORS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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