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F405 TML

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,764 mi
Last recorded43,764 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF405 TML
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2009 43,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both outer sills starting to corrode

offside inner track rod has slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2009 43,764 miles

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

both outer sills starting to corrode

offside inner track rod has slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2008 37,442 miles

both front tyres very close to tread limit on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2007 27,855 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,591 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 17,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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F405 TML is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F405 TML, 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 F405 TML registered?

F405 TML is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 11 April 1989.

Is F405 TML safe to buy?

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