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F584 VCV

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,176 mi
Last recorded94,176 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF584 VCV
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 94,176 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 91,149 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 86,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer tca bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner tca bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 74,578 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 68,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 68,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

slight blue smoke under acceleration

Fail 24 Sep 2012 62,378 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

slight blue smoke under acceleration

Pass 24 Sep 2011 60,026 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 48,072 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 45,935 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 43,021 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 43,021 miles

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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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F584 VCV is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F584 VCV, 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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F584 VCV is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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