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Ford Sierra

Black · Petrol · 1984 · 2,792 cc

B202 UBWMOT history

B202 UBW is a black petrol Ford Sierra first used on 1 Aug 1984. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2023 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 43,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2023
Mileage
43,269 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2022
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B202 UBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Sierra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
1 Aug 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2023
Latest MOT test
13 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

B202 UBW was last recorded at 43,269 miles on 13 May 2022, 2,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 May 2022: 40,935 miles, lower than 42,904 miles on 23 Feb 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
40,935 miles · 11 May 2022
Between the last two tests
2,334 miles
Average per year
457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 43,269 miles
  • 2021 – 42,904 miles
  • 2020 – 40,739 miles
  • 2019 – 38,891 miles
  • 2017 – 37,933 miles
  • 2016 – 37,241 miles
  • 2015 – 36,195 miles
  • 2014 – 36,100 miles
  • 2006 – 36,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,269 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,269 miles (+2,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    43,269 miles
    Test number
    318270186545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail40,935 miles (-1,969)1 dangerous8 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,935 miles
    Test number
    498103985915
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure next to last nearside rubber mount not connected (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt retaining clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak slight leak from radiator bottom hose
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective next to last offside rubber mount perished (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded surface rust on both main fuel pipes running front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes in front of steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Pass42,904 miles (+2,165)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    42,904 miles
    Test number
    224708919686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,739 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    40,739 miles
    Test number
    607754838059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,891 miles (+958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    38,891 miles
    Test number
    649863787664
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass37,933 miles (+692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    37,933 miles
    Test number
    666283008546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

  7. Pass37,241 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,241 miles
    Test number
    798520438101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  8. Fail37,241 miles (+1,046)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,241 miles
    Test number
    214897021837
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  9. Pass36,195 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,195 miles
    Test number
    216943775446
    • NoteN/S/R Boot are corroded by inner wheel arch

  10. Fail36,195 miles (+95)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,195 miles
    Test number
    415133075140
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/S/R Boot are corroded by inner wheel arch

  11. Pass36,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,100 miles
    Test number
    716608474111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail36,083 miles (+10)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,083 miles
    Test number
    938148574104
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Fail36,073 miles8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,073 miles
    Test number
    983283526202
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • NoteAdvise corosion in floor/sill o/s/f outside prescribed area
    • NoteN/s/f/fog lamp inop

Questions about B202 UBW

Does B202 UBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B202 UBW expired on 12 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B202 UBW?
The MOT on B202 UBW expired on 12 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B202 UBW done?
B202 UBW was recorded at 43,269 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2022, an average of 457 miles a year.
Has B202 UBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B202 UBW has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2022.
Has the mileage on B202 UBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 May 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on B202 UBW find?
B202 UBW passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm outer bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm outer bush.

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