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F752 BJK

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,324 mi
Last recorded96,324 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF752 BJK
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 96,324 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 96,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 95,535 miles

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 94,147 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 94,112 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

all rear metal brake pipes corroded.

offside front tyre worn both edges.

slight play and roughness in nearside steering rack.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 92,547 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 90,857 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 88,377 miles

Fuel pipes front to rear corroded

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

Slight blow rear exhaust joint

Slight roughness and play in steering rack

Surface rust both rear inner sill panels

Surface rust both rear tranverse metal brake pipes

Fail 15 Jan 2008 88,352 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel pipes front to rear corroded

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

Play in steering cxolumn bottom bush

Slight blow rear exhaust joint

Slight roughness and play in steering rack

Surface rust both rear inner sill panels

Surface rust both rear tranverse metal brake pipes

Top steering column cover adrift

Pass 16 Jan 2007 85,326 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 85,304 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

ENGINE OIL LEVEL ON DIPSTICK OVER FILLED CONSIDERABLY

Pass 16 Jan 2006 82,811 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 82,811 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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F752 BJK is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F752 BJK, 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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F752 BJK is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 20 April 1989.

Is F752 BJK safe to buy?

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