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F424 FEY

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

503 mi
Last recorded503 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF424 FEY
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 503 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 503 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 503 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 99,429 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 99,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 98,534 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 98,534 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 97,869 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 97,238 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 97,238 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 96,732 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 96,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 96,230 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 96,230 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 95,484 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 94,606 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 93,521 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 93,521 miles

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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F424 FEY is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F424 FEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F424 FEY registered?

F424 FEY is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 6 April 1989.

Is F424 FEY safe to buy?

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