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D500 JMG

1987 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,929 mi
Last recorded25,929 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD500 JMG
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 25,929 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 25,895 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 25,520 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 25,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury catch faulty (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 25,473 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 25,074 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 24,504 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 24,504 miles

Central Upper Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 24,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 22,428 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 22,390 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 22,193 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 19,878 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 19,262 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,167 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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D500 JMG is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D500 JMG, 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 D500 JMG registered?

D500 JMG is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 24 February 1987.

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