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D225 WNJ

1987 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

31,943 mi
Last recorded31,943 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD225 WNJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 31,943 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 31,942 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper insecure due to corrosion (6.1.B.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear chassis as marked by anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,721 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 30,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 29,299 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 29,299 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 27,085 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 27,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear boot floor excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 27 Jan 2006 25,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

very slight play in n/s steering rack tie rod inner joint

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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D225 WNJ is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1987 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 53,720 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 D225 WNJ, 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 39 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D225 WNJ registered?

D225 WNJ is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 19 January 1987.

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