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D300 BPH

1987 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,052 mi
Last recorded53,052 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD300 BPH
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 53,052 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion to front and rear suspesion componats not excessive at present

general corrosion to steering componants not excessive

vehicle has jagged edges through corrosion which have been covered up

Pass 17 Jun 2016 53,049 miles

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

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

both front brake disc's are corroded

general corrosion to front and rear braking componants not excessive at present

general corrosion to front and rear steering componants not excessive at present

general corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive at present

headlight lens protectors fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2016 53,047 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door edge (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake disc's are corroded

general corrosion to front and rear braking componants not excessive at present

general corrosion to front and rear steering componants not excessive at present

general corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive at present

headlight lens protectors fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,947 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 57,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 51,138 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 50,380 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 50,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 49,470 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 49,470 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 48,451 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 BPH is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D300 BPH, 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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D300 BPH is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 14 May 1987.

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