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C223 EUL

1985 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,050 mi
Last recorded68,050 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC223 EUL
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 68,050 miles

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 59,473 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 53,740 miles

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))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 53,733 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 51,270 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 33,208 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' slight crack bottom of screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 11,694 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small crack at bottom of screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 2,265 miles

front tyres perrishing

Pass 16 Aug 2010 1,730 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 1,730 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 1,023 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 7 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 98,665 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 98,665 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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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.

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