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F656 BDA

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,008 mi
Last recorded41,008 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF656 BDA
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 41,008 miles

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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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 20,106 miles

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

both front flexi hoses slightly cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2010 18,425 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

second hand front shock absorbers been fitted still slightly weak

Fail 22 Feb 2010 18,394 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 17,032 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 15,596 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 15,130 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 15,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 13,841 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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F656 BDA is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F656 BDA, 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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F656 BDA is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 24 February 1989.

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