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Q215HBV

1995 Ford Sierra

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,420 mi
Last recorded64,420 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Sierra70,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ215HBV
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 64,420 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r chassis has excesive corrosion not within 30 cm of steering and brakes

Fail 24 Feb 2009 64,420 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r chassis has excesive corrosion not within 30 cm of steering and brakes

Pass 11 Mar 2008 54,504 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 54,504 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 45,546 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 45,254 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in o/s steering rack knuckle

Pass 13 Mar 2006 39,385 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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Q215HBV is a 1995 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 70,290 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 Q215HBV, 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 31 years old, this Ford Sierra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q215HBV is a 1995 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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