MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))
fuel pipes corroded
fuel pipes corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
covers over sills
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F471 VVT is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 F471 VVT, 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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F471 VVT is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 15 June 1989.
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