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B5 SOO

1987 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,105 mi
Last recorded69,105 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 SOO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 69,105 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 69,020 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 68,981 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 68,975 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 68,965 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 68,965 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 68,792 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 68,210 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,100 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 67,998 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 67,998 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 67,995 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 67,977 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 67,885 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 67,870 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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B5 SOO is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1987 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 53,720 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 B5 SOO, 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 39 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B5 SOO?

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What year was B5 SOO registered?

B5 SOO is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 2 September 1987.

Is B5 SOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 SOO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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