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F581 SPF

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,048 mi
Last recorded24,048 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF581 SPF
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 24,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 17,444 miles

rear rigids corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2017 17,017 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded TOP OF OUTER SILL IN DOOR SHUT (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering locking device missing NOT WORKING (2.2.C.1g)

BATTERY TRAY AREA IS RUSTY

FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE RUSTY

FRONT AND REAR TYRES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED

FRONT NO PLATE IS IN POOR CONDITION

N/S FRONT BRAKE DISCS IS IN POOR CONDITION

N/S REAR CHASSIS RAIL IS HOLED AND VERY RUSTY BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM OF AND SUSPENSION MOUNTS

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE N/S AND THE O/S FRONT TRACK CONTROL BUSHES

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING COLOUM BUSH

Pass 19 Jun 2013 9,702 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 9,702 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 3,231 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 3,230 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 92,394 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 83,495 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 75,733 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 75,733 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 68,246 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

inner sills corroded

metal fuel pipe corroded

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s outer sill corroded

oil leaks

radiator leaking

rear chassis corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 20 Jun 2008 68,246 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake hoses perishing

inner sills corroded

metal fuel pipe corroded

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s outer sill corroded

oil leaks

radiator leaking

rear chassis corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 28 Jun 2007 63,100 miles

both front and rear springs corroded

both front brake hoses perrished

both sills been repaired and corroded + chassis corroded

front metal brake pipes corroded

movement in rear axle bushes

rear shock absorber bushes perrished

slight play in lower steering colum bush

Pass 5 Jun 2006 51,358 miles

rust, corrosion & welded patches in various places

slight play in both compliance bushes

Fail 5 Jun 2006 51,358 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rust corriosion & welded patches in various places

slight play in both compliance bushes

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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F581 SPF is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F581 SPF, 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 F581 SPF registered?

F581 SPF is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 17 May 1989.

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