MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,524 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL X2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside sill some corrosion
Central offside sill to floor corroded
Nearside Rear inner sill corroded
Oil Leak And Rear Diff Oil Leak
Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)
Oil Leak And Rear Diff Oil Leak
centre brake pipes corroded
general underside corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside & offside lower outer sills corroded/repairs.
nearside & offside rear chassis corroded.
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside & offside lower outer sills corroded/repairs.
nearside & offside rear chassis corroded.
possible fuel weep?
1. low oil .2.o/s/f tyre inner tread wearing.3.n/s/f lower arm ,anti roll bar rubbers deteriorating.4.o/s/r brake slight judder
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
1. low oil .2.o/s/f tyre inner tread wearing.3.n/s/f lower arm ,anti roll bar rubbers deteriorating.4.o/s/r brake slight judder
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear no plate loose
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear no plate loose
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes greased
nearside and offside sill/floor joints corroding
offside blade poor
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
metal brake pipes greased
offside front chassie lower joint corroded
tax holder well into wiper sweep
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F585 LSU is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 F585 LSU, 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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F585 LSU is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 10 July 1989.
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