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F408 ANH

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

20,482 mi
Last recorded20,482 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF408 ANH
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 20,482 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 19,259 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 18,221 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 16,123 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff leaking

Pass 1 Nov 2018 8,726 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 19 Oct 2018 8,386 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Nov 2017 2,546 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on middle section of exhaust

Fail 31 Oct 2017 2,151 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear door will not open from inside

Pass 1 Nov 2016 97,243 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion on exhaust

oil leak at diff

wear on discs

Fail 30 Sep 2016 96,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area as marked (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

corrosion on exhaust

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

wear on discs

Pass 2 Oct 2015 91,075 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 83,557 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 77,900 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 76,470 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 74,601 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded

offside rear outer sill dented

Pass 8 Oct 2010 73,708 miles

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

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

front bumper cracked

handbrake travel high

offside rear outer sill damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2010 73,701 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake lever high travel

off side front bumper damaged

off side rear outer sill area damaged

rear brakes slightly uneven

steering column lower bush has slight play

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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F408 ANH is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 F408 ANH, 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 F408 ANH registered?

F408 ANH is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 3 April 1989.

Is F408 ANH safe to buy?

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