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F47 SFH

1989 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

42,310 mi
Last recorded42,310 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF47 SFH
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 42,310 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 39,651 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 37,344 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 35,588 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 34,307 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 31,506 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 31,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 30,093 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 29,493 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 19,792 miles

advise front discs corroded slightly

advise o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2008 16,222 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 10,015 miles

bad oil leak osr engine compartment dripping on steering componants.damage on nsf tyre wall

Pass 8 Jul 2006 8,090 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 6,411 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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F47 SFH is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 F47 SFH, 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 F47 SFH registered?

F47 SFH is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F47 SFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F47 SFH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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