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CUB 10T

1983 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,531 mi
Last recorded73,531 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUB 10T
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 73,531 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 72,969 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 72,382 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 71,085 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 69,661 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 69,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 69,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 68,786 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 67,663 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2018 67,663 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2017 66,919 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2016 66,291 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 65,588 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 64,702 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 64,702 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Slight play inner track control arms

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2013 63,293 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 63,293 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 61,892 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 59,360 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 58,279 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 56,801 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 55,087 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 55,087 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 55,062 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 55,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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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CUB 10T is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 CUB 10T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CUB 10T registered?

CUB 10T is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 17 August 1983.

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