MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,188 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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)
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly 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
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
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.
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside front brake sensor has damaged cable.
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
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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