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F555 MFT

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,238 mi
Last recorded49,238 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF555 MFT
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 49,238 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (All 6 Slightly Dim When Headlamps Turned On) (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 48,658 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 47,504 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 45,123 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 43,104 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 40,904 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 40,904 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,346 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 38,345 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 36,246 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 36,245 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,845 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 33,169 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,133 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 29,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 27,881 miles

corrosion on n/s rear inner sill

Pass 17 Aug 2007 25,591 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 22,253 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 22,252 miles

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

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

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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F555 MFT is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F555 MFT, 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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F555 MFT is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 10 February 1989.

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