MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTIN TO PERISH
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE
BOTH REAR TRAILING ARMS STARTING TO CORRODE
ENGINE OIL LEAK
GEARBOX OIL LEAK
LIP TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS
N/S REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE
O/S REAR TYRE STARTIN TO PERISH
REAR C.V GAITERS STARTING TO PERISH
SLIGHT LEAK TO REAR EXHAUST SECTION
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTIN TO PERISH
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE
BOTH REAR TRAILING ARMS STARTING TO CORRODE
ENGINE OIL LEAK
GEARBOX OIL LEAK
LIP TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS
N/S REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE
O/S REAR TYRE STARTIN TO PERISH
REAR C.V GAITERS STARTING TO PERISH
SLIGHT LEAK TO REAR EXHAUST SECTION
BOTH REAR BOTTOM ARMS STARTING TO CORRODE
BOTTOM PULLEY STARTING TO PERISH
ENGINE OIL LEAK
FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW
O/S REAR TOP INNER WING STARTING TO CORRODE
REAR AXLE OIL LEAK
Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
BOTH REAR BOTTOM ARMS STARTING TO CORRODE
BOTTOM PULLEY STARTING TO PERISH
ENGINE OIL LEAK
FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW
O/S REAR TOP INNER WING STARTING TO CORRODE
REAR AXLE OIL LEAK
n/s/f floor pan starting to corrode
n/s/r chassis starting to corrode
n/s/r outer cv gaiter split
oil leak
rear brake ferrules starting to corrode
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
n/s/f floor pan starting to corrode
n/s/r chassis starting to corrode
n/s/r outer cv gaiter split
o/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode
oil leak
rear brake ferrules starting to corrode
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s rear drive shaft outer gaitor split
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s rear drive shaft outer gaitor split
n/s/r cv gaiter starting to perrish
oil leak
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/r cv gaiter starting to perrish
o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode
oil leak
slight play to o/s/f tca bush
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
propshaft defective
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F785 TEV is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F785 TEV, 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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F785 TEV is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 8 June 1989.
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