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F700 MMY

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,650 mi
Last recorded78,650 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF700 MMY
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 78,650 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 78,625 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 78,590 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 78,583 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2022 78,543 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 78,511 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 78,511 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2020 78,499 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 78,435 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 78,384 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 78,317 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 78,317 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 77,447 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2014 70,686 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 67,428 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 64,605 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 61,568 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 61,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 56,833 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 53,892 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,924 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 46,451 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 43,097 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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F700 MMY is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F700 MMY, 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 F700 MMY registered?

F700 MMY is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 9 June 1989.

Is F700 MMY safe to buy?

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