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D515 BEW

1987 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,406 mi
Last recorded46,406 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD515 BEW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 46,406 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 46,365 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 45,901 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 45,874 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 44,585 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 44,048 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,307 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 43,168 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 42,870 miles

slight corrosion to offside rear inner arch by fuel cap

Fail 28 Jun 2012 42,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight corrosion to offside rear inner arch by fuel cap

Pass 6 Jul 2011 41,993 miles

for previous advisories see test number 957830781143

welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Jun 2011 41,983 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres poor condition showing signs of rubbing on arches

nearside front floorpan corroded and holed but not 30cm of any load bearing point

nearside rear inner sill corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front inner sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any load bearing point

pas pump/pipe damp

plastic sill trims fitted

slight water leak from small hose at front of engine

steering rack damp

Pass 14 Aug 2010 41,420 miles

front tyre outer sidewalls perrished

hazard switch temperamental

oil seepage

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2010 41,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer side wall srapped

offside front tyre outer side wall scrapped

rear diff oil leak

slight bad earth on rear lights

slight movement in column lower bush

Pass 11 Aug 2009 38,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front indicators slightly dim but working

both front seat bases have slight play in runners

slight damage to outer sidewall of offside front tyre but not exposing any cords

slight oil leak from rear of differential cover

underside of vehicle starting to corrode but still solid structure

Fail 5 Aug 2009 38,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front indicators slightly dim but working

both front seat bases have slight play in runners

slight damage to outer sidewall of offside front tyre but not exposing any cords

slight oil leak from rear of differential cover

underside of vehicle starting to corrode but still solid structure

Pass 19 Jun 2008 33,749 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front discs corroded on inner edges

fuel pump noisey

slight seepage of brake fluid from a component

Fail 19 Jun 2008 33,749 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front discs corroded on inner edges

fuel pump noisey

slight seepage of brake fluid from a component

Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

Fail 26 Jun 2007 31,095 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2006 24,049 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 24,049 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 19,392 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 19,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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D515 BEW is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D515 BEW, 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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D515 BEW is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 18 February 1987.

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