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D30 AEW

1987 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,319 mi
Last recorded91,319 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD30 AEW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 91,319 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 91,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 91,310 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 91,299 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 91,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 91,262 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 91,252 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 91,245 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 91,231 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 91,226 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 91,212 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 91,212 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 91,194 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 91,194 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2012 91,185 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 91,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 91,159 miles

All tyres perished

Pass 21 Oct 2010 91,153 miles

offside front and rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2010 91,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside front and rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2008 91,141 miles

n/s o/s rear brake discs starting to rust but legal at time of test

rear chassis and under vehicle starting to rust but legal at test suggest wax oil or antirust product oil spray

Fail 13 Nov 2008 91,141 miles

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

n/s o/s rear brake discs starting to rust but legal at time of test

o/s front side mirror lens held in by tape but giving steady rear view at time of test strongly suggest change now

rear chassis and under vehicle starting to rust but legal at test suggest wax oil or antirust product oil spray

rear wiper blade split

spare wheel tyre flat

Pass 28 Feb 2007 91,132 miles

near side front wiper blade slightly smeering windscreen

slight corrosion on off side rear inner cill

slight play in near side front top shocker mount

Fail 28 Feb 2007 91,132 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front wiper blade slightly smeering windscreen

slight corrosion on off side rear inner cill

slight play in near side front top shocker mount

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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D30 AEW is a 1987 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 D30 AEW, 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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D30 AEW is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 28 January 1987.

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