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E205 UJW

1988 Ford Sierra

Bronze Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,867 mi
Last recorded71,867 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE205 UJW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 71,867 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,520 miles

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

Offside front aim misty.

front to rear fuel pipe rusty.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 69,520 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front aim misty.

front to rear fuel pipe rusty.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 69,185 miles

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

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)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 69,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 68,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 68,258 miles

Outer sills very rusty

Fail 23 Mar 2009 68,258 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 67,725 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 67,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2007 66,879 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

N/s/r outer sill badly corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2007 66,879 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

N/s/r outer sill badly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2006 65,847 miles

Fuel pipes rusty

Minor blow from centre exhaust

N/s/r outer sill getting rusty

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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E205 UJW is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Bronze with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E205 UJW, 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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What year was E205 UJW registered?

E205 UJW is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 8 February 1988.

Is E205 UJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E205 UJW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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