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F650 AFY

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

7,160 mi
Last recorded7,160 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF650 AFY
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 7,160 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both compliance bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 12 Feb 2016 7,159 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

All brake discs are corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension compliance bushes are age cracking

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 3,339 miles

Oil leak

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Staining around fuel tank,poss small leak

Fail 21 Sep 2013 3,128 miles

Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

High handbrake travel

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light corrosion to floor section

signs of scrap damage to nearside rear floor section

Pass 21 Sep 2013 3,128 miles

Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

High handbrake travel

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 rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light corrosion to floor section

signs of scrap damage to nearside rear floor section

Pass 19 Aug 2011 2,215 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 2,169 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 458 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 417 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

heavy engine oil leak

play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 16 Jun 2009 97,232 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 97,174 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

both front cv boots perishing

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

unbody of vehicle covered in wax oil

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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F650 AFY is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F650 AFY, 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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F650 AFY is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 14 March 1989.

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