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D496 TFJ

1987 Ford Sierra

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,714 mi
Last recorded48,714 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD496 TFJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 May 2025 48,714 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to back box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 48,594 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door Shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 47,330 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 45,250 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 39,870 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

lower steering column bush worn

Fail 23 Nov 2017 39,807 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis / inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis / sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

lower steering column bush movement

Pass 3 Nov 2016 37,389 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 33,541 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 33,523 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 28,627 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 26,495 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 15,952 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 4,663 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 4,610 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 4,605 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 4,603 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 12 May 2008 4,591 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 4,591 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 4,239 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 May 2006 3,582 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 3,578 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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D496 TFJ is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D496 TFJ, 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 D496 TFJ registered?

D496 TFJ is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 14 May 1987.

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