MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,319 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
All tyres perished
offside front and rear tyres in poor condition
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is D30 AEW safe to buy?
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