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F523 KUS

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

31,188 mi
Last recorded31,188 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF523 KUS
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2017 31,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 28,356 miles

Rear suspension arms corroded.

Sills corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 24,771 miles

All tyres worn to limits.

Brake back plates corroded at the rear.

Number plate faded.

Sills corroded.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 24,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

All tyres worn to limits.

Brake back plates corroded at the rear.

Number plate faded.

Sills corroded.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 22,386 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 22,377 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 18,630 miles

Rear suspension and rear brake back plates corroded and compliance bushes perished.

Fail 2 May 2013 18,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear suspension and rear brake back plates corroded and compliance bushes perished.

Pass 10 May 2012 16,065 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 16,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 13,469 miles

sills and flexi brake pipe ends corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 9,066 miles

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

slight earth fault on n/s rear light unit

Fail 22 Mar 2010 9,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s rear arch corroded

slight earth fault on n/s rear light unit

Pass 23 Feb 2009 5,413 miles

rear radius arms and brake pipes corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 3,602 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 3,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 1,138 miles

corrosion on sills.

Pass 8 Dec 2005 95,870 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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F523 KUS is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F523 KUS, 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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F523 KUS is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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