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F529 THK

1989 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,334 mi
Last recorded97,334 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF529 THK
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 97,334 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 96,402 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 94,370 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 92,684 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 91,114 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 90,493 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 90,493 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 89,301 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 84,787 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 84,787 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 82,337 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 79,766 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 76,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 76,520 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 74,895 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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F529 THK is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F529 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 F529 THK registered?

F529 THK is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 23 June 1989.

Is F529 THK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F529 THK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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