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C503 SUF

1986 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,933 mi
Last recorded69,933 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1986 Ford Sierra57,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC503 SUF
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 69,933 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 69,899 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 69,874 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 69,874 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 69,561 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 68,914 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 68,895 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 68,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear washer not working

nearside and offside inner outer sill lips starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Fail 10 Jun 2008 68,156 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear washer not working

nearside and offside inner outer sill lips starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 4 Jun 2007 67,191 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 66,353 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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C503 SUF is a 1986 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1986 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 57,627 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 C503 SUF, 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 40 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C503 SUF registered?

C503 SUF is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 8 July 1986.

Is C503 SUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C503 SUF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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