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46,434 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
general corrosion on underside
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front TYRE WORNN THIN / DETERIORATED ON EDGES OF TREAD
Nearside Rear CHASSIS HOLED / CORRODED NOT IN PRESCIBED AREA
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS RAIL IN CENTRE OF WISHBONE (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front TYRE WORNN THIN / DETERIORATED ON EDGES OF TREAD
Nearside Rear CHASSIS HOLED / CORRODED NOT IN PRESCIBED AREA
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
off side door mirror damaged
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
off side door mirror damaged
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
corrsion to rear cross mebber n/s not within prescribed area
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
corrsion to rear cross mebber n/s not within prescribed area
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
corrsion to rear cross mebber n/s rear not within prescribed area
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
corrsion to rear cross mebber n/s rear not within prescribed area
Nail in offside rear tyre
boot floor corroded
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
offside body below lamp corroded
pop/ knock present from exhaust centre silencer
various brake pipe clips in poor condition
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
boot floor corroded
exhaust mounts rusty
o/s body corroded below lamp
slight brake judder
some of the brake pipe clips are in poor condition
washer jets poor condition
wiper blades in poor condition
exhaust mounts perished
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
metal panel across top of bulk head corroded
rear number plate is in poor condition
slight front brake imbalance present
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
exhaust mounts perished
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
metal panel across top of bulk head corroded
rear number plate is in poor condition
slight front brake imbalance present
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust hangers perished
o/s mirror taped on
vacuum pipe to air filter broken
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all four tyres old/ perished
front suspension soft
rear axle o/s drive shaft seal leaking
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all four tyres old/ perished
front suspension soft
rear axle o/s drive shaft seal leaking
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E118 YJO is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1988 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,526 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 E118 YJO, 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 38 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E118 YJO is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 26 January 1988.
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