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F460 RUU

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,278 mi
Last recorded41,278 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF460 RUU
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 41,278 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 41,275 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 41,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 May 2025 41,168 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Unable to test effectiveness & composition of BOTH front wiper blades

Pass 23 Apr 2024 40,948 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 40,670 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 40,349 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 40,349 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Deterioration to lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension top mount has slight play

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

Propshaft coupling deteriorating

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute BOTH (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 40,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 39,360 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2019 39,360 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 38,707 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 37,790 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,010 miles

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,245 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 35,181 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2014 35,181 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,191 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 33,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 32,182 miles

Engine running slightly rich on fuel

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2011 32,182 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine running slightly rich on fuel

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 30,957 miles

Front number plate slightly damage

Pass 10 Apr 2009 29,479 miles

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 26 Apr 2008 27,810 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 27,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 26,649 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 26,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 25,634 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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F460 RUU is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F460 RUU, 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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F460 RUU is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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