MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,252 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all suspension coil springs corroding
all suspension components very rusty
all tyres have slight cracks in sidewalls
brake flexi ferrules rusty
o/s/f headlamp has misted up but not affecting headlight pattern
rear subframe and suspension arms very rusty
rust on underside
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all suspension components very rusty
condensation in front headlights
hand brake outer cables very rusty
rear seat base insecure
slight play in lower steering column bush
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all suspension components very rusty
hand brake outer cables very rusty
offside rear wheel arch corroding
rear seat base insecure
slight play lower steering coloumn bush
front suspention rusty
hand brake cableoutter covers rusty
rear brake back plates rusty
rear suspention rusty not weakend
slight damp on both front suspentin legs
slight play in steering colume bush
fine cracks in side walls rear tyres
front bumper slightly loose
rust on under side and suspention
slight play in steering column bush
slight rust on brake pipes
slight rust on fuel pipes
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
fine cracks in side walls rear tyres
front bumper slightly loose
rust on under side and suspention
slight play in steering column bush
slight rust on brake pipes
slight rust on fuel pipes
movement in compliance bushes
side walls slightly cracking on walls
slight movement steering columne bush
surface rust on all suspention
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front struts corroding
corrosion on brake flex ferrules
nearside and offside front compliance bushes splitting
slight play in lower steering column bush
underside rusty
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front struts corroding
corrosion on brake flex ferrules
nearside and offside front compliance bushes splitting
slight play in lower steering column bush
underside rusty
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight wear lower steering column bush
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight wear lower steering column bush
accepable play complience bushes
slight binding n/s/r brake
slight lift steering colume bush
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
accepable play complience bushes
slight binding n/s/r brake
slight lift steering colume bush
both rear brake back platesrusty
hand brake cables rusty on outter covers
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
aims not checked lights not bright enhough
both back platerusty on rear
hand brake cables rusty
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight dampness on front suspension legs and rear shock absorbers
slight play in lower steering column bush
slight play in rack
underside rusty
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F171 GWJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
Across all 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 51,009 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 F171 GWJ, 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 37 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F171 GWJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 21 April 1989.
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