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F358 HKE

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

32,538 mi
Last recorded32,538 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF358 HKE
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 32,538 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 32,465 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 30,939 miles

Front both front springs cut but located correctly

Rear both rear springs cut but located correctly

Pass 20 Oct 2015 28,503 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 25,731 miles

N/S/R brake has slight bind.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 25,731 miles

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

N/S/R brake has slight bind.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 25,693 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 20,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 17,502 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 17,502 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 14,759 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 14,695 miles

Nearside 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 11,578 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight brake bind from off side rear

Fail 17 Aug 2010 11,546 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight brake bind from off side rear

Pass 25 Aug 2009 9,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 9,054 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 5,383 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 5,383 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 1,587 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 1,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 98,769 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 98,769 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 95,676 miles

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

oil leak

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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F358 HKE is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 F358 HKE, 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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F358 HKE is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 27 February 1989.

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