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F501 WBF

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

17,103 mi
Last recorded17,103 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF501 WBF
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 17,103 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 16,200 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres cracked + kerbed

fuel pipe corroded

n\s\f door limiter broken

n\s\f wing corroded

n\s\r number plate light outer cover cracked

o\s\f seat deterioted but has been repaired

o\s\r lens cracked

pebble mark on front screen

rear diff has oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 16,172 miles

1/2 rear number plate light deterioted

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Oil leak

fuel pipes starting to corrode

n\s\f door limiter broken

n\s\f wing corroded

o\s\f seat deterioted but has been repaired

o\s\f tyre has cracks

pebble mark on front screen

rear diff has a oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 16,172 miles

1/2 rear number plate light deterioted

Oil leak

fuel pipes starting to corrode

n\s\f door limiter broken

n\s\f wing corroded

o\s\f seat deterioted but has been repaired

o\s\f tyre has cracks

pebble mark on front screen

rear diff has a oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 16,155 miles

All tyres have cracks

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 18 Jun 2013 16,155 miles

All tyres have cracks

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jun 2012 16,078 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre curb marks on wall

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edgghe

Pass 4 Jul 2011 15,966 miles

Oil leak

all tyres damaged on wall

o s /f tyre worn on edghe

steering bush has little play

Pass 2 Jun 2010 15,835 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cracked on wall

Fail 2 Jun 2010 15,835 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cracked on wall

Pass 2 Jun 2009 15,150 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

all tyres have cracks on wall++cuts

Fail 2 Jun 2009 15,150 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

all tyres have cracks on wall++cuts

Pass 3 Jun 2008 14,156 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 14,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,889 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 10,959 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 10,959 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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F501 WBF is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 F501 WBF, 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 F501 WBF registered?

F501 WBF is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 June 1989.

Is F501 WBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F501 WBF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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