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F55 YOJ

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,549 mi
Last recorded73,549 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF55 YOJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 73,549 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

diffrent size wheels on rear to front

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2007 68,221 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 61,796 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight general corrosion.

slight interaction on o/s/r light unit.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 61,796 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight general corrosion.

slight interaction on o/s/r light unit.

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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F55 YOJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F55 YOJ, 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 F55 YOJ registered?

F55 YOJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F55 YOJ safe to buy?

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