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C253 GGO

1985 Ford Sierra

Beige Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

45,560 mi
Last recorded45,560 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC253 GGO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 45,560 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 45,560 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear and not supported (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 45,497 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 36,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. all (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 36,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. all (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 36,771 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 36,762 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering rack worn

Pass 26 Sep 2017 35,953 miles

Offside and nearside track rod inner ends slight wear

Offside front flexible brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 34,171 miles

Steering rack in poor condition

Fail 13 Sep 2016 34,171 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe missing (7.1.2)

Offside and nearside rear sills in poor condition

Steering rack in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2015 34,045 miles

Steering rack in poor condition

Fail 1 Sep 2015 34,045 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering rack in poor condition

Fail 4 Sep 2014 33,265 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 33,265 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 32,109 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 31,323 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 31,323 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 29,957 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 29,957 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack poor (has water in it due to split gaiter).

Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,606 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 28,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,453 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded.

Front brake discs heavily corroded.

Front brake flexy hoses perished.

Movement in steering column lower bush.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing.

Surface corrosion to o/s/f and both rear chassis rails, o/s inner sill and n/s/r outer sill.

Fail 28 Feb 2009 25,444 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system heavily corroded.

Front brake discs heavily corroded.

Front brake flexy hoses perished.

Movement in steering column lower bush.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing.

Surface corrosion to o/s/f and both rear chassis rails, o/s inner sill and n/s/r outer sill.

Pass 1 Mar 2008 22,395 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Front number plate damaged.

Movement in lower steering column bush.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and rear chassis rails.

Fail 23 Feb 2008 22,325 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Front number plate damaged.

Movement in lower steering column bush.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and rear chassis rails.

Pass 17 Feb 2007 19,864 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight lift to steering column

Fail 17 Feb 2007 19,852 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight lift to steering column

Pass 10 Feb 2006 16,220 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 16,218 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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C253 GGO is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Beige with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 C253 GGO, 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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C253 GGO is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 23 August 1985.

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