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F775 TDG

1989 Ford Sierra

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,302 mi
Last recorded58,302 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF775 TDG
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 58,302 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 58,111 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

under side rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2014 47,520 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 47,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 36,515 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 26,570 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMITS

front flexy brake hoses perishing

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak engine area

Pass 18 Jan 2011 14,311 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 3,331 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 3,323 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 91,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 91,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 77,870 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 77,866 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 66,092 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

oil leak ( rocker cover gasket )

Fail 18 Jan 2006 52,426 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 52,426 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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F775 TDG is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F775 TDG, 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 F775 TDG registered?

F775 TDG is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 14 February 1989.

Is F775 TDG safe to buy?

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