MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,793 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
corrosion on inner and outer sills
gear box rear rubber mounting broken
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by antiroll bar x2 (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
corrosion on inner and outer sills
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion on tail gate
corrosion on underbody
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion on left hand rear wheel arch
corrosion on tail gate
corrosion on underbody
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)
corrosion on left hand rear wheel arch and door
poor left hand dip pattern
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from t piece to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)
corrosion on left hand rear wheel arch and door
poor left hand dip pattern
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion on left hand rear wheel arch and door
poor left hand dip pattern
Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion on left hand rear wheel arch and door
poor left hand dip pattern
left hand front indicator lamp lens damaged
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
left hand front indicator lamp lens damaged
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
poor dip light patern on both lamps
rear suspension members corroded
under body and fuel pipes corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
poor dip light patern on both lamps
rear suspension members corroded
under body and fuel pipes corroded
1.l/h front indicator lamp damaged.2.corrosion on rear chassis and rear subframe.3.hazard light switch lens not fitted. r/h front and l/h rear tyres sidewall badly perished
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
1. perishing in r/h front tyre . 2. corrosion on chassis.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on underbody
left hand mirror loose
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on underbody
left hand mirror loose
1. l/h front indicator lamp damaged 2.l/h door mirror loose 3.corrosion on rear subframe and underframe
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
1. l/h front indicator lamp damaged 2.l/h door mirror loose 3.corrosion on rear subframe and underframe
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion on underframe and chassis and fuel lines
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
1. poor diplight patern 2. corrosion on rear underframe
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F553 WJT is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc 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 F553 WJT, 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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F553 WJT is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 24 February 1989.
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