MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,050 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing rear view mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Rear corrosion rear wheel arch
Nearside Rear corrosion to body but non prescribed, above rear exhaust box
Nearside corrosion to outer sill
Offside Rear corrosion rear passenger door
Offside Rear corrosion to rear wheel arch
Offside corrosion to outer sill
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion to fuel tank out shield
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' slight crack bottom of screen (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small crack at bottom of screen (8.3.1d)
front tyres perrishing
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
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C223 EUL is a 1985 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 C223 EUL, 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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C223 EUL is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C223 EUL safe to buy?
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