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C255 TDF

1985 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,248 mi
Last recorded58,248 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC255 TDF
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2024 58,248 miles

brake pedal bit soft

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes advisory (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2007 50,863 miles

Front brake disc slightly rusty

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Slight play in rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 50,848 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front headlamp reflector blackend

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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C255 TDF is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C255 TDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C255 TDF registered?

C255 TDF is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C255 TDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C255 TDF shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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