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F3 COS

1992 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

5,159 mi
Last recorded5,159 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2023
Typical for 1992 Ford Sierra48,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 COS
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2023 5,159 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 5,133 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 5,025 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 4,337 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 3,525 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 2,764 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 1,316 miles

All brake hose ferrules slightly deteriorating

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 1,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

All brake hose ferrules slightly deteriorating

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 98,601 miles

Advise slight corrosion to offside rear flexible brake hose furrel

Pass 29 Aug 2006 98,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2006 97,925 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Dampness around power steering resvoir

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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F3 COS is a 1992 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1992 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 48,936 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 F3 COS, 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 34 years old, this Ford Sierra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F3 COS registered?

F3 COS is a 1992 Ford Sierra, first registered on 13 May 1992.

Is F3 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F3 COS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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