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F428 ECL

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

29,052 mi
Last recorded29,052 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF428 ECL
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 29,052 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 24,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general body corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2023 21,447 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavilly undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 18,479 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 18,469 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting to rear outer / inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to back inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 12,715 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 5,376 miles

various areas of light corrosion/undersealed

Fail 12 Aug 2020 5,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 97,355 miles

Both front tyres low inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2018 86,796 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 72,710 miles

Both rear arches corrosion

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 72,710 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Two holes (5.2.6)

Both rear arches corrosion

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 58,799 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 58,798 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill incomplete weld (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

all floors corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2016 58,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

n/s steering rack exess play

Pass 2 Jul 2015 44,316 miles

play in n/s steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2014 34,652 miles

play in n/s steering rack

Pass 9 Jul 2013 23,710 miles

ADVISE PLAY IN STEERING RACK N/S

ADVISE TRACKING

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 13,718 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 3,208 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 93,390 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 93,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 81,714 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 81,697 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 72,301 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 56,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front wiper blades worn

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 11 Jul 2006 43,891 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2006 43,829 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 43,606 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

slight play in nearside front steering rack

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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F428 ECL is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1989 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 49,183 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 F428 ECL, 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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F428 ECL is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 10 July 1989.

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