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B50 ORS

1990 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

999 mi
Last recorded999 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB50 ORS
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 999 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 999 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 920 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 871 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 871 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 852 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

plastic sill panels prevent full inspection of outer sills

wiper blades worn

Pass 28 Jan 2012 852 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 11,822 miles

brake fluid low

steel collar adrift around n/s/f cv joint

Fail 28 Oct 2010 11,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake fluid low

steel collar adrift around n/s/f cv joint

Fail 20 Feb 2008 10,525 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 10,525 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 7,614 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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B50 ORS is a 1990 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 49,918 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 B50 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 36 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 B50 ORS registered?

B50 ORS is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is B50 ORS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B50 ORS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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