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D55 BAB

1987 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

36,639 mi
Last recorded36,639 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD55 BAB
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 36,639 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 35,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 34,370 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 32,738 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 32,738 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 30,955 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 28,922 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 27,670 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 25,735 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 23,653 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 25 May 2013 20,645 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 20,645 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 17,784 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 17,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) inappropriately repaired (2.3.7)

Pass 7 May 2011 14,673 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 12,246 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 9,701 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 7,777 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 5,818 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 2,973 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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D55 BAB is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 D55 BAB, 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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D55 BAB is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 27 February 1987.

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