MOT Status
ValidMileage
95,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear both arches corroded
surface corrosion both inner sills
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Rear Seat belt missing Both (7.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seat belt mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer wheel arches and sills edges corroded and sharp edges (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear wheel arch /sill starting to corroded
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal missing from fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wing/ wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
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C203 ETG is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1985 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,534 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 C203 ETG, 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 41 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C203 ETG registered?
C203 ETG is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C203 ETG safe to buy?
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