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F563 LTO

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

9,189 mi
Last recorded9,189 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF563 LTO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 9,189 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 9,167 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 9,048 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 8,950 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 8,624 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 8,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Also corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Also corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 8,331 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Also corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Also corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 7,849 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 5,119 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 1,566 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 99,231 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 96,759 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 94,723 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 94,723 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 90,611 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 87,908 miles

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

o/s wiper blade deteriating

Pass 12 Aug 2011 84,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Aug 2010 83,286 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 80,923 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 77,910 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 74,757 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 72,098 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight movement in bottom steering column bush

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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F563 LTO is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F563 LTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F563 LTO registered?

F563 LTO is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 12 June 1989.

Is F563 LTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F563 LTO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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