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D458 BHD

1987 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

4,199 mi
Last recorded4,199 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2020
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD458 BHD
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2020 4,199 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 3,561 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 3,460 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 2,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 2,921 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 2,701 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front floor/jacking point corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2014 2,701 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front floor/jacking point corroded

nearside inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2013 2,186 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 8 Mar 2013 2,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2012 1,316 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 1,316 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Mar 2010 547 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Sep 2009 542 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 500 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 92,963 miles

Hand brake has passed on performance but recommend adjustment.

Nearside rear brake caliper slight sticking.

Nearside rear brake pads wearing low.

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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D458 BHD is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 D458 BHD, 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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D458 BHD is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 13 February 1987.

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