MOT Status
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle lower arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material t-join (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion around offside rear wheel arch
corrosion on rear suspension
underside of engine covered in oil
various small exhaust leaks on exhaust pipe
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Steering retaining device missing split pin missing on track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear indicator lens cracked
Offside Rear wheel arch some rust
corrosion on rear suspension/on body
engine oil leak
various small pin holes in exhaust pipe
Nearside Front lower ball joint has some play
Nearside Rear indicator lens cracked
Offside Front lower ball joint has very slight play
corrosion on rear suspension
various small pin holes in exhaust pipe
Nearside Rear indicator lens cracked
Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on edges
Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges
corrosion on rear suspension
various small leaks on exhaust system
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear indicator lens cracked
Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on edges
Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges
corrosion hole in nearside rear sill panel
corrosion on rear suspension
pin hole in exhaust centre y piece
corrosion on nearside inner sill
corrosion pin hole in exhaust rear y piece.
nearside rear indicator lens cracked
nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges
offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge & side wall perishing.
slight exhaust leak at front joint.
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
corrosion on front brake discs.
corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules.
corrosion on rear suspension.
nearside rear indicator lens cracked.
offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
corrosion on front brake discs.
corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules.
corrosion on rear suspension.
nearside rear indicator lens cracked
offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.
front n/s inner discs pitted.,
lower steering col/bush worn.
n/s front inner wheel arch trim loose.
o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
lower steering column bush worn.
o/s steering rack worn to limit.
o/s/f lower suspension arm, outer bushes worn to limit.
slight leak from n/s downpipe.
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F389 MGW is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 F389 MGW, 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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F389 MGW is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 12 April 1989.
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