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F538 YCX

1989 Ford Sierra

Black Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,855 mi
Last recorded51,855 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF538 YCX
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2006 51,855 miles

advisories still apply from original test number 210433916300

Fail 9 Nov 2006 51,849 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

corrosion throughout under vehicle

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion to offside rear door

drivers door mirror damaged

sidewalls cracked to both rear tyres

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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F538 YCX is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F538 YCX, 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 F538 YCX registered?

F538 YCX is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is F538 YCX safe to buy?

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