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F550 TBJ

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,781 mi
Last recorded35,781 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF550 TBJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 35,781 miles

panels damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2017 35,778 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 32,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 32,669 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 32,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear door damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes corroded

interior mirror missing

no rear seats fitted at time of test

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 32,560 miles

Centre Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4% (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear door damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes corroded

interior mirror missing

no rear seats fitted at time of test

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 32,547 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Slight pitting front discs

Fail 7 Oct 2014 32,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Slight pitting front discs

Pass 4 Oct 2013 32,368 miles

N/s rear brake slight bind

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 32,368 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

N/s rear brake slight bind

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 31,626 miles

Slight imbalance front brake

Fail 1 Oct 2012 31,626 miles

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

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

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

Slight imbalance front brake

Pass 18 Oct 2011 29,971 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 18 Oct 2011 29,971 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2010 27,419 miles

Brake fluid low

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight bind n/s rear brake

Slight corrotion n/s rear wheel arch

Fail 7 Oct 2010 27,419 miles

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

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

Brake fluid low

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight bind n/s rear brake

Slight corrotion n/s rear wheel arch

Pass 21 Oct 2009 24,865 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight corrotion o/s n/s lower sills

Fail 20 Oct 2009 24,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight corrotion o/s n/s lower sills

Fail 8 Jul 2008 18,634 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight corrotion o/s lower sill

Pass 8 Jul 2008 18,634 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight corrotion o/s lower sill

Pass 10 Jul 2007 15,168 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 15,113 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid low

Pass 14 Jul 2006 10,702 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006 10,702 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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F550 TBJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 F550 TBJ, 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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F550 TBJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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