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BPJ 873Y

1983 Ford Sierra

Gold Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,188 mi
Last recorded11,188 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPJ 873Y
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 11,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear floor pan heavily corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner door shut heavily corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Rear chassis rail heavily corroded outside prescribed area

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak at gearbox

rear diff damp

Fail 3 Apr 2018 11,085 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch at rear (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear floor pan heavily corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner door shut heavily corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Rear chassis rail heavily corroded outside prescribed area

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak at gearbox

rear diff damp

Pass 19 Apr 2017 105,559 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 105,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 104,011 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 2,455 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front hub bearings slightly noisy [ dry sound]???

off side rear fuel tank slightly damp on top

Fail 22 Apr 2015 2,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front hub bearings slightly noisy [ dry sound]???

off side rear fuel tank slightly damp on top

Pass 1 May 2014 109 miles

Brake pipes are rusty.

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

Fuel pipes are rusty.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 11 miles

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

Brake pipes are rusty.

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

Fuel pipes are rusty.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 May 2013 98,751 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 98,751 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 97,646 miles

Nearside front brake sensor has damaged cable.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 96,283 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 88,051 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 87,825 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 87,625 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 87,624 miles

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

fuel pipes under near side front wheel arch starting to corrode

starting to corrode on nearside rear chassis leg and near rear axle fixing points

welding repairs to both outer sills and under offside rear wheel arch

Pass 19 Jul 2006 86,808 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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BPJ 873Y is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Gold with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 48,186 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 BPJ 873Y, 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 43 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BPJ 873Y is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 21 June 1983.

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