MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,528 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all 4 rear c/v joint gaiters insecure.
exhaust system deteriorated.
parking brake efficiency just over limit.
slight wear in steering rack.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all 4 rear c/v joint gaiters insecure.
exhaust system deteriorated.
parking brake efficiency just over limit.
slight wear in steering rack.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advise,corrosion o\s\r outer sill and n\s\r sill.handbrake travel high.damage front number plate.engine,gearbox rear axle leaks.front anti roll bar to tca bushes deteriating.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
corrosion to offside outer sill - rear axle leak - engine smokey on start up - front number plate cracked
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
fuel filter & tank corroding - front & rear number plates deteriorating - nearside front washer part blocked - rear axle & engine oil leaks
offside track control arm inner bush oil contaminated
slight corrosion to offside lower sill
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
corrosion to offside rear outer sill panel
front & rear number plates deteriorating
rear axle & engine oil leaks
rear fuel filter corroding
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
both front lower ball jionts split
engine oil leak,gearbox oil leak; rear axle leak
front number plate cracked,rear number plate deteriating
o/s/f and o/s/r tyres low depth
some corrosion to o/s/r outer sill
Fuel pipe/s corroded
both front lower ball jionts split
engine oil leak,gearbox oil leak; rear axle leak
front number plate cracked,rear number plate deteriating
o/s/f and o/s/r tyres low depth
some corrosion to o/s/r outer sill
boot struts defective
engine oil leak
front brake pads getting low
front number plate cracked
slight corrosion to both rear outer sills
slight exhaust leak centre to rear exhaust section
slight interaction both rear light units
some blue smoke on start up
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E215 FRX is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 E215 FRX, 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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E215 FRX is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 12 February 1988.
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