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F751 ORX

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

10,472 mi
Last recorded10,472 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF751 ORX
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 10,472 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 10,191 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 9,631 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 9,196 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 9,179 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 9,179 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 8,290 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 8,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2015 8,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded,oil leak on engine?

Pass 14 Mar 2014 7,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 7,983 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

clutch cable fouling steering column under bonnet.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 7,749 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch cable rubbing on steering shaft

Pass 19 Mar 2012 7,204 miles

anti roll bar rubbers perishing.

oil leak off engine.

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2012 7,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

anti roll bar rubbers perishing.

oil leak off engine.

rear exhaust box corroded

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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F751 ORX is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F751 ORX, 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 F751 ORX registered?

F751 ORX is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 3 March 1989.

Is F751 ORX safe to buy?

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