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F277 STF

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,207 mi
Last recorded26,207 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF277 STF
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 26,207 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 25,222 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 24,690 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 22,297 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 21,412 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 20,719 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 20,123 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 19,679 miles

Brake fluid level below maximum.

Front brake discs rusted and pitted.

Wear in rack and pinion off side,

Fail 26 Oct 2010 19,677 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake fluid level below maximum.

Front brake discs rusted and pitted.

Wear in rack and pinion off side,

Fail 8 Jun 2010 19,674 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 15,782 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 15,770 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 6,238 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 80 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 97,650 miles

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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F277 STF is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 49,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F277 STF, 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 37 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F277 STF registered?

F277 STF is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 19 May 1989.

Is F277 STF safe to buy?

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