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C33 KTM

1985 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,590 mi
Last recorded53,590 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC33 KTM
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 53,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2014 53,681 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Underside and brake pipes heavily undersealed/waxoiled.

Fail 8 Aug 2012 52,590 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Underside heavily wax-oiled or similar.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 52,590 miles

Underside heavily wax-oiled or similar.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 50,526 miles

Both front inner wings corroded, not considered excessive.

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Undersealed in prescribed areas and on brake pipes.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 50,526 miles

Both front inner wings corroded, not considered excessive.

Undersealed in prescribed areas and on brake pipes.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 49,641 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 49,641 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 47,747 miles

Boot floor corroded, not excessively.

Front inner wings corroded, not excessively.

Nearside rear tyre worn right to limit on inside edge.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 44,332 miles

Boot floor corroded, not excessive.

Front panel corroded, not prescribed area.

Suspension presribed areas (front & rear, both sides) corroded, none excessively.

Pass 7 Jul 2005 43,778 miles

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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C33 KTM is a 1985 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C33 KTM, 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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C33 KTM is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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