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D300 BLM

1987 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,748 mi
Last recorded49,748 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD300 BLM
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 49,748 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 49,588 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 49,319 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 49,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 48,835 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,215 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 47,679 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 47,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 46,782 miles

nearside front brake is binding

Fail 30 Apr 2015 46,782 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front brake is binding

Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,479 miles

hazzard switch sticky

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 17 Apr 2014 46,479 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

hazzard switch sticky

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 17 Apr 2013 45,950 miles

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

o/s/f ball joint boot very slight split

o/s/r indicator and sidelight have slight interaction

Fail 11 Apr 2013 45,949 miles

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f ball joint boot very slight split

o/s/r indicator and sidelight have slight interaction

Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,148 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 42,545 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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D300 BLM is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D300 BLM, 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 D300 BLM registered?

D300 BLM is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 15 January 1987.

Is D300 BLM safe to buy?

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