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F355 TJM

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,954 mi
Last recorded82,954 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF355 TJM
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 82,954 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,644 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 67,860 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 61,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 May 2011 61,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 58,072 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 58,072 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 54,401 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 54,401 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 51,375 miles

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)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 May 2006 49,862 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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F355 TJM is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F355 TJM, 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.

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What year was F355 TJM registered?

F355 TJM is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 26 May 1989.

Is F355 TJM safe to buy?

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