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B940 CUS

1985 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,353 mi
Last recorded31,353 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB940 CUS
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 31,353 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 31,315 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 31,315 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 31,251 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 31,250 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 30,938 miles

FLOOR PANELS DAMAGED

FUEL PIPES ARE RUSTED

HEAD LIGHTS AIM ON THE HIGH LIMIT

Offside FLOOR TOO SILL SEAM IS RUSTED

Offside Front INNER WING IS RUSTED AND WEAK

Rear SEAT BELTS ARE SLOW TO FULLY UNCOIL AND RECOIL

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

SLIGHT NOISE FROM THE N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Fail 11 Apr 2019 30,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

FLOOR PANELS DAMAGED

FUEL PIPES ARE RUSTED

HEAD LIGHTS AIM ON THE HIGH LIMIT

Offside FLOOR TOO SILL SEAM IS RUSTED

Offside Front INNER WING IS RUSTED AND WEAK

Rear SEAT BELTS ARE SLOW TO FULLY UNCOIL AND RECOIL

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

SLIGHT NOISE FROM THE N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 9 May 2018 30,660 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn to bald on inner edge

both rear coil springs corroded

both sills corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2017 30,324 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ( various ) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel pipes corroded

slight noise front wheel bearings

Fail 23 Jan 2017 30,324 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded ( various ) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel pipes corroded

slight noise front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Feb 2016 29,803 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat has movement in runners

Fail 18 Feb 2016 29,801 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat has movement in runners

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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B940 CUS is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B940 CUS, 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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B940 CUS is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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