MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,578 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Previous underside repairs covered with underseal
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
seat mounting plate not repalced correctly
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced ver ydim (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
seat mounting plate not repalced correctly
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced panels not seam welded correctly (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack insecure possible broken bolt ? (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill not seam welded also small corrosion hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
nearside front inner sill area not fully seam welded
offside seat mounting plate not replaced correctly
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F430 TDF is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F430 TDF, 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 F430 TDF registered?
F430 TDF is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 March 1989.
Is F430 TDF safe to buy?
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