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F571 UPU

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,563 mi
Last recorded36,563 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF571 UPU
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2025 36,563 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 35,464 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 35,452 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 33,554 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 29,213 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 25,756 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 23,197 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rubber Steering Coupling Starting To Split

Pass 20 Mar 2017 122,643 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 21,181 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 20,011 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 19,358 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 18,226 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 16,743 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 15,365 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 113,959 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,679 miles

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 29 Mar 2007 113,020 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 8,853 miles

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

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 UPU is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F571 UPU, 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 F571 UPU registered?

F571 UPU is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 25 January 1989.

Is F571 UPU safe to buy?

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