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F696 ACW

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,758 mi
Last recorded65,758 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF696 ACW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 65,758 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 65,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight corrosion on floorpan body age related

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2022 65,758 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 65,758 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 65,758 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 64,369 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 63,873 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 63,872 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 63,861 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 63,721 miles

nearside sill rusty

offside sill rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2012 63,423 miles

o/s/r n/s/r sills rusted

Pass 30 Jul 2011 63,030 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 61,126 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 58,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 58,246 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 54,430 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 54,422 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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F696 ACW is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F696 ACW, 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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What year was F696 ACW registered?

F696 ACW is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F696 ACW safe to buy?

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