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F654 CCY

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,023 mi
Last recorded99,023 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF654 CCY
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2017 99,023 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jack points (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

vehicle excessively undersealed

Pass 18 Jan 2016 98,382 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2016 98,382 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill inner&outter (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 97,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both sill slight corrosion

underside corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2014 96,619 miles

underside corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2014 96,608 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

underside corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2013 95,084 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 95,079 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 93,395 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 93,395 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 91,650 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 89,268 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear body member slightly corroded.

Fail 18 Jan 2010 89,268 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear body member slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 86,949 miles

both sills been replaced

corrosion to main brake pipe

corrosion to n/s/r floor

gearbox mounting worn

Fail 14 Jan 2009 86,838 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both sills been replaced

corrosion to main brake pipe

corrosion to n/s/r floor

Pass 22 Jan 2008 83,877 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

boot floor has corrosion

rear cross member corroded

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 11 Jan 2008 83,822 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

boot floor has corrosion

rear cross member corroded

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 17 Jan 2007 80,751 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2006 77,676 miles

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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F654 CCY is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 F654 CCY, 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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F654 CCY is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 20 January 1989.

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