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F571 BTG

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

17,044 mi
Last recorded17,044 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF571 BTG
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 17,044 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

play in lower steering column

Pass 23 Nov 2021 16,918 miles

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all rear perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

play in lower steering column bush area

Fail 23 Nov 2021 16,918 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seat (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all rear perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

play in lower steering column bush area

Pass 28 Nov 2020 16,693 miles

Nearside Rear Outer AND OSR OUTER DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS STARTING TO PERISH

SLIGHT ENG OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT

Fail 21 Oct 2020 16,688 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced AND OSR R AXLE FRONT MOUNTING ARERS EXCESSIVLY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding OR HAND BRAKE (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INSIDE OF DOOR STEP SILL EXCESSIVLY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

NSR AND OSR OUTTER DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS PERISHING

PLAY IN LOWER STEERING COLUMN

Pass 15 Apr 2019 13,737 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear all rear drive shaft boots starting to perish

play in lower steering column bush area

Fail 11 Apr 2019 13,737 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear all rear drive shaft boots starting to perish

play in lower steering column bush area

Pass 16 Apr 2018 10,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

play in lower steering column bush

Pass 22 Apr 2017 9,001 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

lower steering column bush

Fail 20 Apr 2017 9,001 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

lower steering column bush

Pass 18 Apr 2016 7,684 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 7,684 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 6,682 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 4,890 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 3,458 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 3,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 2,957 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 2,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Offside front bumper insecure

nail in Offside front tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2011 1,722 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 1,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 154 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 99,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 99,160 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 98,080 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 95,315 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 95,315 miles

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

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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F571 BTG is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 F571 BTG, 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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F571 BTG is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 21 February 1989.

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