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B987 JAU

1985 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,769 mi
Last recorded79,769 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB987 JAU
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 79,769 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 79,768 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 79,763 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2013 79,644 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 79,644 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 78,649 miles

front washers poor

handbrake warning light not working

Fail 30 Jan 2012 78,649 miles

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

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

front washers poor

handbrake warning light not working

Pass 11 Feb 2011 77,064 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 77,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2010 75,088 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 75,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 73,913 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 73,908 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 73,235 miles

general corrosion and body kit fitted unable to complete full sill inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2007 72,363 miles

general under body rust/unable too fully check side sills due to body kit

Pass 7 Feb 2006 71,382 miles

recently had welding and new track rod end suspect been tested elsewhere

Fail 2 Feb 2006 71,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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B987 JAU is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 B987 JAU, 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 B987 JAU registered?

B987 JAU is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 8 February 1985.

Is B987 JAU safe to buy?

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