MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
nearside rear wheel arch shows signs of corrosion
offside & nearside front flexible hoses show signs of cracking & perishing
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?
Based on 45,605 MOT tests across 9,774 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F170 YDC is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Maroon with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 48,349 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 Sapphire fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F170 YDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Sierra Sapphire typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F170 YDC registered?
F170 YDC is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 22 July 1991.
Is F170 YDC safe to buy?
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