MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,574 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Advise front tyres worn inner edges
Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F478 THK is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 F478 THK, 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 F478 THK registered?
F478 THK is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 23 June 1989.
Is F478 THK safe to buy?
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